Cost of Living Calculator - Batavia, Illinois vs Ames, Iowa


The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 11.5% cheaper than Batavia, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $66,397 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Batavia, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Batavia, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Ames
than in Batavia, Illinois
Batavia, IL vs Ames, IA
Compared to Batavia, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  25.1% lower
  Health
  30.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower

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