Galveston, Indiana vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 21.0% more expensive than Galveston, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $60,523 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Galveston, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is more expensive than Galveston, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Ames
than in Galveston, Indiana
Galveston, IN vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Galveston, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  10.9% lower
  Health
  31.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher