Ames, Iowa vs. Pensacola, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pensacola, Florida is 3.4% cheaper than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $48,283 in Pensacola, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pensacola, Florida is cheaper than Ames, Iowa
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
27% cheaper in Pensacola
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Pensacola, FL
Compared to Ames, Pensacola is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  33.6% higher
  Health
  18.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher