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BROOKLYN vs. AMES
Cost of Living Comparison
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Brooklyn, New York vs. Ames, Iowa
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is
51.1%
cheaper
than Brooklyn, New York.
You would need a salary of
$24,445
in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Brooklyn, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is
cheaper
than Brooklyn, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Ames
than in Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn, NY vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Brooklyn, Ames is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
51.1% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
17.4% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
76.0% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
35.0% lower
Commute
65.1% lower
Health
5.3% lower
Taxes
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Personal
21.0% lower
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