Cost of Living Calculator - Ames, Iowa vs Fort Morgan, Colorado


The cost of living in Fort Morgan, Colorado is 5.0% cheaper than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $57,010 in Fort Morgan, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Morgan, Colorado is cheaper than Ames, Iowa
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
24% cheaper in Fort Morgan
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs Fort Morgan, CO
Compared to Ames, Fort Morgan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  1.0% higher
  Health
  24.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher

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