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BISMARCK vs. AMES
Cost of Living Comparison
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Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Ames, Iowa
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is
4.4%
cheaper
than Bismarck, North Dakota.
You would need a salary of
$47,778
in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is
cheaper
than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Ames
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Bismarck, Ames is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
4.4% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
3.8% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
31.2% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
11.4% higher
Commute
9.4% lower
Health
28.5% higher
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
4.9% lower
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