Ames, Iowa vs. Rockport, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rockport, Texas is 1.0% cheaper than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $49,502 in Rockport, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockport, Texas is cheaper than Ames, Iowa
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
27% cheaper in Rockport
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Rockport, TX
Compared to Ames, Rockport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      Child Care, Taxes Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
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  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Food
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  12.5% higher
  Health
  12.7% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  5.8% higher
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