Ames, Iowa vs. Evansville, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evansville, Indiana is 11.2% cheaper than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $40,412 in Evansville, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evansville, Indiana is cheaper than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Evansville
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Evansville, IN
Compared to Ames, Evansville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  15.2% higher
  Health
  23.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher

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