Ames, Iowa vs. Jonesborough, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jonesborough, Tennessee is 3.0% cheaper than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $48,505 in Jonesborough, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jonesborough, Tennessee is cheaper than Ames, Iowa
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
28% cheaper in Jonesborough
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Jonesborough, TN
Compared to Ames, Jonesborough is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  26.9% higher
  Health
  20.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher

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