Cost of Living Calculator - Colorado Springs, Colorado vs Ames, Iowa


The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 16.6% cheaper than Colorado Springs, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $62,542 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Colorado Springs, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Ames
than in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs, CO vs Ames, IA
Compared to Colorado Springs, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  29.3% lower
  Health
  46.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower

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