Ames, Iowa vs. Youngstown, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Youngstown, Ohio is 26.8% cheaper than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $55,632 in Youngstown, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Youngstown, Ohio is cheaper than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Youngstown
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Youngstown, OH
Compared to Ames, Youngstown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.8% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  18.3% higher
  Health
  29.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower