Cost of Living Calculator - Ames, Iowa vs Lake Forest Park, Washington


The cost of living in Lake Forest Park, Washington is 85.8% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $154,242 in Lake Forest Park, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Forest Park, Washington is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
270% more expensive in Lake Forest Park
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs Lake Forest Park, WA
Compared to Ames, Lake Forest Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  85.8% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  263.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.2% lower
  Commute
  111.3% higher
  Health
  27.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.6% higher

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