Cost of Living Calculator - Ames, Iowa vs Round Rock, Texas


The cost of living in Round Rock, Texas is 29.0% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $64,507 in Round Rock, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Round Rock, Texas is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Round Rock
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs Round Rock, TX
Compared to Ames, Round Rock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% higher
      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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  63.5% higher
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower

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