Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Wayne, Indiana vs Ames, Iowa


The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 12.0% more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $67,221 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Ames
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs Ames, IA
Compared to Fort Wayne, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  17.5% lower
  Health
  24.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower

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