Cost of Living Calculator - Ames, Iowa vs Rugby, North Dakota


The cost of living in Rugby, North Dakota is 12.2% cheaper than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $43,909 in Rugby, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rugby, North Dakota is cheaper than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Rugby
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs Rugby, ND
Compared to Ames, Rugby is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  1.0% lower
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher

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