Cost of Living Calculator - Cody, Wyoming vs Ames, Iowa


The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 13.2% cheaper than Cody, Wyoming.

You would need a salary of $65,123 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Cody, Wyoming.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Cody, Wyoming
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Ames
than in Cody, Wyoming
Cody, WY vs Ames, IA
Compared to Cody, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  10.8% lower
  Health
  17.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower

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