Cost of Living Calculator - Ames, Iowa vs John Day, Oregon


The cost of living in John Day, Oregon is 9.1% cheaper than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $83,646 in John Day, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, John Day, Oregon is cheaper than Ames, Iowa
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
27% cheaper in John Day
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs John Day, OR
Compared to Ames, John Day is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  11.2% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher

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