Cost of Living Calculator - Ames, Iowa vs White Sulphur Springs, Montana


The cost of living in White Sulphur Springs, Montana is 6.4% cheaper than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $70,186 in White Sulphur Springs, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, White Sulphur Springs, Montana is cheaper than Ames, Iowa
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
51% cheaper in White Sulphur Springs
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs White Sulphur Springs, MT
Compared to Ames, White Sulphur Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  1.8% higher
  Health
  17.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower

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