Cost of Living Calculator - Ames, Iowa vs Rock Island, Illinois


The cost of living in Rock Island, Illinois is 20.0% cheaper than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $39,978 in Rock Island, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rock Island, Illinois is cheaper than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Rock Island
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs Rock Island, IL
Compared to Ames, Rock Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  15.6% higher
  Health
  21.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher

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