Ames, Iowa vs. Whitefish, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Whitefish, Montana is 41.4% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $70,709 in Whitefish, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whitefish, Montana is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
250% more expensive in Whitefish
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Whitefish, MT
Compared to Ames, Whitefish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.4% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% lower
  Commute
  10.9% higher
  Health
  16.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher