Cost of Living Calculator - Ames, Iowa vs Olney, Maryland


The cost of living in Olney, Maryland is 51.7% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $151,730 in Olney, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olney, Maryland is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
141% more expensive in Olney
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs Olney, MD
Compared to Ames, Olney is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.7% 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
  15.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  168.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  106.1% higher
  Health
  28.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher

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