Cost of Living Calculator - Ames, Iowa vs Unalaska, Alaska


The cost of living in Unalaska, Alaska is 69.2% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $84,607 in Unalaska, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Unalaska, Alaska is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Unalaska
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs Unalaska, AK
Compared to Ames, Unalaska is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.2% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  225.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  144.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  103.2% higher
  Commute
  11.5% higher
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.9% higher

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