Ames, Iowa vs. Lafayette, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Kansas is 22.6% cheaper than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $38,704 in Lafayette, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Kansas is cheaper than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Lafayette, KS
Compared to Ames, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  5.7% higher
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher