Cost of Living Calculator - Cape Charles, Virginia vs Ames, Iowa


The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 7.6% cheaper than Cape Charles, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $36,970 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Cape Charles, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Cape Charles, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Ames
than in Cape Charles, Virginia
Cape Charles, VA vs Ames, IA
Compared to Cape Charles, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  1.2% lower
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower

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