Ames, Iowa vs. Glassboro, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Glassboro, New Jersey is 9.1% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $54,540 in Glassboro, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Glassboro, New Jersey is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Glassboro
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Glassboro, NJ
Compared to Ames, Glassboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% higher
      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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% higher
  Commute
  65.0% higher
  Health
  22.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher