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AMES vs. MINOT
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Cost of Living Calculator - Ames, Iowa vs Minot, North Dakota
The cost of living in Minot, North Dakota is
6.0%
cheaper
than Ames, Iowa.
You would need a salary of
$70,516
in Minot, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minot, North Dakota is
cheaper
than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Minot
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs Minot, ND
Compared to Ames, Minot is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
6.0% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
3.7% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
37.3% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
11.3% lower
Commute
6.1% higher
Health
10.0% lower
Taxes
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Personal
10.8% higher
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