What is a pro or con of living in Farmington Hills, Michigancompared to Ames, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 42% more expensive in Farmington Hills.

What salary do I need to live in Farmington Hills, Michigan copmared to Ames, Iowa?

A salary of $100,000 in Ames, Iowa should increase to $118,051 in Farmington Hills, Michigan (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

AMES vs. FARMINGTON HILLS
Cost of Living Comparison

Ames, Iowa vs. Farmington Hills, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Farmington Hills, Michigan is 18.1% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $118,051 in Farmington Hills, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Farmington Hills, Michigan is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Farmington Hills
than in Ames, Iowa

Ames, IA vs. Farmington Hills, MI

Compared to Ames, Farmington Hills is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.1% higher

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Renter

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Food

2.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

43.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.9% higher

Commute

78.7% higher

Health

33.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

16.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Ames, Iowa vs. Farmington Hills, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

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