Ames, Iowa vs. Haymarket, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Haymarket, Virginia is 64.7% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $82,337 in Haymarket, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Haymarket, Virginia is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
209% more expensive in Haymarket
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Haymarket, VA
Compared to Ames, Haymarket is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.7% 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
  16.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  190.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  80.7% higher
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.4% higher