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AMES vs. FORT WORTH
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Cost of Living Calculator - Ames, Iowa vs Fort Worth, Texas
The cost of living in Fort Worth, Texas is
11.0%
more expensive
than Ames, Iowa.
You would need a salary of
$55,482
in Fort Worth, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Worth, Texas is
more expensive
than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Fort Worth
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs Fort Worth, TX
Compared to Ames, Fort Worth is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
11.0% higher
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Food
0.4% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
7.8% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
1.9% higher
Commute
69.5% higher
Health
17.8% lower
Taxes
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Personal
14.4% higher
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