Ames, Iowa vs. Mansfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mansfield, Massachusetts is 44.0% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $79,181 in Mansfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mansfield, Massachusetts is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in Mansfield
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Mansfield, MA
Compared to Ames, Mansfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.0% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  49.3% higher
  Health
  25.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher