Ames, Iowa vs. Norman, Oklahoma

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Norman, Oklahoma is 3.7% cheaper than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $32,757 in Norman, Oklahoma to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Norman, Oklahoma is cheaper than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in Norman
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Norman, OK
Compared to Ames, Norman is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% lower
      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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  42.3% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower