Cost of Living Calculator - Ames, Iowa vs Oxford, Mississippi


The cost of living in Oxford, Mississippi is 8.4% cheaper than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $82,425 in Oxford, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oxford, Mississippi is cheaper than Ames, Iowa
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
46% cheaper in Oxford
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs Oxford, MS
Compared to Ames, Oxford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  2.8% lower
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower

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