Ames, Iowa vs. Jasper, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jasper, Alabama is 10.7% cheaper than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $44,629 in Jasper, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jasper, Alabama is cheaper than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Jasper
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Jasper, AL
Compared to Ames, Jasper is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% lower
      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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  30.5% higher
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher