Cost of Living Calculator - Frisco, Texas vs Ames, Iowa


The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 25.1% cheaper than Frisco, Texas.

You would need a salary of $56,204 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Frisco, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Frisco, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Ames
than in Frisco, Texas
Frisco, TX vs Ames, IA
Compared to Frisco, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  27.6% lower
  Health
  19.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher

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