Cost of Living Calculator - Ames, Iowa vs Fairmont, Minnesota


The cost of living in Fairmont, Minnesota is 20.7% cheaper than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $39,646 in Fairmont, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairmont, Minnesota is cheaper than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Fairmont
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs Fairmont, MN
Compared to Ames, Fairmont is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  10.6% lower
  Health
  27.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher

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