Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 13.6% more expensive than Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $56,792 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is more expensive than Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Ames
than in Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania
Belle Vernon, PA vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Belle Vernon, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  137.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% higher
  Commute
  21.6% lower
  Health
  38.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower