Camas, Washington vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 33.9% cheaper than Camas, Washington.

You would need a salary of $33,029 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Camas, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Camas, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Ames
than in Camas, Washington
Camas, WA vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Camas, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.9% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.1% higher
  Commute
  46.9% lower
  Health
  32.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower