Ashland, Kentucky vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 22.5% more expensive than Ashland, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $61,262 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashland, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is more expensive than Ashland, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Ames
than in Ashland, Kentucky
Ashland, KY vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Ashland, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  123.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  18.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower