Cost of Living Calculator - Ames, Iowa vs McHenry, Illinois


The cost of living in McHenry, Illinois is 7.8% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $80,814 in McHenry, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McHenry, Illinois is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
81% more expensive in McHenry
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs Mchenry, IL
Compared to Ames, Mchenry is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  81.3% higher
  Health
  19.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher

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