Cost of Living Calculator - Ames, Iowa vs Shelton, Nebraska


The cost of living in Shelton, Nebraska is 11.0% cheaper than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $44,518 in Shelton, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelton, Nebraska is cheaper than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Shelton
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs Shelton, NE
Compared to Ames, Shelton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  7.9% lower
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher

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