Ames, Iowa vs. Hamilton, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hamilton, Montana is 3.3% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $51,661 in Hamilton, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hamilton, Montana is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Hamilton
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Hamilton, MT
Compared to Ames, Hamilton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  16.5% higher
  Health
  15.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher