Cost of Living Calculator - Florence, Alabama vs Ames, Iowa


The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 13.7% more expensive than Florence, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $56,864 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Florence, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is more expensive than Florence, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Ames
than in Florence, Alabama
Florence, AL vs Ames, IA
Compared to Florence, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  13.2% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower

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