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AMES vs. LITTLE ROCK
Cost of Living Comparison
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Ames, Iowa vs. Little Rock, Arkansas
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Little Rock, Arkansas is
10.4%
cheaper
than Ames, Iowa.
You would need a salary of
$44,795
in Little Rock, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Little Rock, Arkansas is
cheaper
than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Little Rock
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Little Rock, AR
Compared to Ames, Little Rock is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
10.4% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
1.5% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
21.9% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
3.5% lower
Commute
23.7% higher
Health
23.8% lower
Taxes
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Personal
4.1% higher
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