Cedar City, Utah vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 1.0% more expensive than Cedar City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $50,503 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is more expensive than Cedar City, Utah
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
53% more expensive in Ames
than in Cedar City, Utah
Cedar City, UT vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Cedar City, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% higher
      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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  2.3% higher
  Health
  10.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher