Ames, Iowa vs. Hoboken, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hoboken, New Jersey is 78.1% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $89,037 in Hoboken, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hoboken, New Jersey is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
222% more expensive in Hoboken
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Hoboken, NJ
Compared to Ames, Hoboken is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.1% 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
  14.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  278.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  134.5% higher
  Health
  17.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% higher