Cost of Living Calculator - Ames, Iowa vs Pharr, Texas


The cost of living in Pharr, Texas is 17.5% cheaper than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $61,877 in Pharr, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pharr, Texas is cheaper than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Pharr
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs Pharr, TX
Compared to Ames, Pharr is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  29.3% higher
  Health
  19.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower

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