Chandler, Arizona vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 22.0% cheaper than Chandler, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $60,096 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Chandler, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Chandler, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Ames
than in Chandler, Arizona
Chandler, AZ vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Chandler, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  40.0% lower
  Health
  30.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower

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