Cost of Living Calculator - Eugene, Oregon vs Ames, Iowa


The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 15.8% cheaper than Eugene, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $100,988 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Eugene, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Eugene, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Ames
than in Eugene, Oregon
Eugene, OR vs Ames, IA
Compared to Eugene, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.3% higher
  Commute
  24.1% lower
  Health
  25.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower

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