Elizabeth City, North Carolina vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 7.1% more expensive than Elizabeth City, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $53,559 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is more expensive than Elizabeth City, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Ames
than in Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Elizabeth City, NC vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Elizabeth City, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  12.8% lower
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower