Ames, Iowa vs. Sun Prairie, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin is 10.5% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $40,893 in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Sun Prairie
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Sun Prairie, WI
Compared to Ames, Sun Prairie is:
  Homeowner
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  10.5% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  29.8% higher
  Health
  23.1% lower
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  Personal
  9.4% higher
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