Ames, Iowa vs. Upper Arlington, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Upper Arlington, Ohio is 31.9% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $39,568 in Upper Arlington, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Upper Arlington, Ohio is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Upper Arlington
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Upper Arlington, OH
Compared to Ames, Upper Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.9% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  133.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  30.1% higher
  Health
  25.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower