Fairport, New York vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 5.6% cheaper than Fairport, New York.

You would need a salary of $47,179 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairport, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Fairport, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Ames
than in Fairport, New York
Fairport, NY vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Fairport, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  24.4% lower
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower