Austin, Texas vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 30.2% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $209,331 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Ames
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Austin, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  38.9% lower
  Health
  18.9% higher
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  Personal
  5.4% lower
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