Cost of Living Calculator - Gold Beach, Oregon vs Ames, Iowa


The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 7.4% cheaper than Gold Beach, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $46,308 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Gold Beach, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Gold Beach, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Ames
than in Gold Beach, Oregon
Gold Beach, OR vs Ames, IA
Compared to Gold Beach, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.0% higher
  Commute
  5.0% lower
  Health
  20.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower

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