Cost of Living Calculator - Ames, Iowa vs Utica, New York


The cost of living in Utica, New York is 7.3% cheaper than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $69,524 in Utica, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Utica, New York is cheaper than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Utica
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs Utica, NY
Compared to Ames, Utica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% higher
  Commute
  23.8% higher
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher

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