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BOONE vs. AMES
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Cost of Living Calculator - Boone, Iowa vs Ames, Iowa
The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is
19.3%
more expensive
than Boone, Iowa.
You would need a salary of
$59,665
in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Boone, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is
more expensive
than Boone, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Ames
than in Boone, Iowa
Boone, IA vs Ames, IA
Compared to Boone, Ames is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
19.3% higher
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2.1% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
51.3% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
3.3% lower
Commute
1.2% lower
Health
10.7% higher
Taxes
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Personal
4.3% lower
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