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
      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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  28.2% lower
  Health
  35.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower