Cost of Living Calculator - Ames, Iowa vs Novi, Michigan


The cost of living in Novi, Michigan is 27.0% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $63,511 in Novi, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Novi, Michigan is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Novi
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs Novi, MI
Compared to Ames, Novi is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  78.1% higher
  Health
  33.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% higher

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