Dearborn, Michigan vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 5.6% cheaper than Dearborn, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $47,179 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Dearborn, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Dearborn, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
55% cheaper in Ames
than in Dearborn, Michigan
Dearborn, MI vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Dearborn, Ames is:
  Homeowner
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  5.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  55.1% lower
  Health
  47.7% higher
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  Personal
  0.6% lower
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