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GAINESVILLE vs. AMES
Cost of Living Comparison
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Gainesville, Georgia vs. Ames, Iowa
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is
3.1%
cheaper
than Gainesville, Georgia.
You would need a salary of
$48,444
in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is
cheaper
than Gainesville, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Ames
than in Gainesville, Georgia
Gainesville, GA vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Gainesville, Ames is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
3.1% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
2.1% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
0.9% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
0.5% higher
Commute
19.2% lower
Health
20.9% higher
Taxes
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Personal
2.1% lower
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