Cost of Living Calculator - Caldwell, Idaho vs Ames, Iowa


The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 12.2% cheaper than Caldwell, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $43,920 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Caldwell, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Caldwell, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Ames
than in Caldwell, Idaho
Caldwell, ID vs Ames, IA
Compared to Caldwell, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  24.2% lower
  Health
  18.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher

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