Cost of Living Calculator - Brighton, Colorado vs Ames, Iowa


The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 25.6% cheaper than Brighton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $37,222 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Brighton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Brighton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Ames
than in Brighton, Colorado
Brighton, CO vs Ames, IA
Compared to Brighton, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  43.9% lower
  Health
  42.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower

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