Cost of Living Calculator - Ames, Iowa vs Excelsior Springs, Missouri


The cost of living in Excelsior Springs, Missouri is 6.3% cheaper than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $46,844 in Excelsior Springs, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Excelsior Springs, Missouri is cheaper than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Excelsior Springs
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs Excelsior_Springs, MO
Compared to Ames, Excelsior_Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  34.2% higher
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher

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