Binghamton, New York vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 20.9% more expensive than Binghamton, New York.

You would need a salary of $60,442 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Binghamton, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is more expensive than Binghamton, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Ames
than in Binghamton, New York
Binghamton, NY vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Binghamton, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  135.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  13.0% lower
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower