Cost of Living Calculator - Ames, Iowa vs Monroe, New York


The cost of living in Monroe, New York is 43.9% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $71,927 in Monroe, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monroe, New York is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
104% more expensive in Monroe
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs Monroe, NY
Compared to Ames, Monroe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.9% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.6% higher
  Commute
  124.7% higher
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher

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