Farmington, Minnesota vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 14.8% cheaper than Farmington, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $63,892 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Farmington, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Farmington, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Ames
than in Farmington, Minnesota
Farmington, MN vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Farmington, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  39.6% lower
  Health
  61.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower