Franklin, Tennessee vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 34.8% cheaper than Franklin, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $32,599 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Franklin, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Franklin, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Ames
than in Franklin, Tennessee
Franklin, TN vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Franklin, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.8% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  33.4% lower
  Health
  22.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% lower