Ardmore, Oklahoma vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 25.8% more expensive than Ardmore, Oklahoma.

You would need a salary of $62,883 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Ardmore, Oklahoma.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is more expensive than Ardmore, Oklahoma
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Ames
than in Ardmore, Oklahoma
Ardmore, OK vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Ardmore, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.8% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  142.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  4.1% lower
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher