Ames, Iowa vs. East Palestine, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Palestine, Ohio is 19.4% cheaper than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $40,310 in East Palestine, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Palestine, Ohio is cheaper than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in East Palestine
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. East Palestine, OH
Compared to Ames, East Palestine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  21.9% higher
  Health
  28.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher