Cost of Living Calculator - Castle Rock, Colorado vs Ames, Iowa


The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 34.5% cheaper than Castle Rock, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $117,298 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Castle Rock, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Castle Rock, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Ames
than in Castle Rock, Colorado
Castle Rock, CO vs Ames, IA
Compared to Castle Rock, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.5% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  43.5% lower
  Health
  45.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% lower

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.