Ames, Iowa vs. Winona, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Winona, Minnesota is 13.8% cheaper than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $56,002 in Winona, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Winona, Minnesota is cheaper than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Winona
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Winona, MN
Compared to Ames, Winona is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  10.6% lower
  Health
  25.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher