Cost of Living Calculator - Ames, Iowa vs Stephenville, Texas


The cost of living in Stephenville, Texas is 10.4% cheaper than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $76,153 in Stephenville, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stephenville, Texas is cheaper than Ames, Iowa
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
22% cheaper in Stephenville
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs Stephenville, TX
Compared to Ames, Stephenville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  2.4% lower
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher

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