Bullhead City, Arizona vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 4.1% cheaper than Bullhead City, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $47,930 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Bullhead City, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Bullhead City, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Ames
than in Bullhead City, Arizona
Bullhead City, AZ vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Bullhead City, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  14.2% lower
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower