Cost of Living Calculator - Ames, Iowa vs Vinton, Virginia


The cost of living in Vinton, Virginia is 3.2% cheaper than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $48,394 in Vinton, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vinton, Virginia is cheaper than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Vinton
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs Vinton, VA
Compared to Ames, Vinton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  19.3% higher
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher

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