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CINCINNATI vs. AMES
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Cincinnati, Ohio vs. Ames, Iowa
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is
4.0%
more expensive
than Cincinnati, Ohio.
You would need a salary of
$52,016
in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is
more expensive
than Cincinnati, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Ames
than in Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati, OH vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Cincinnati, Ames is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
4.0% higher
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Food
0.3% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
27.1% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
0.6% higher
Commute
28.2% lower
Health
35.1% higher
Taxes
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Personal
1.7% lower
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