Greenwich, Connecticut vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 63.3% cheaper than Greenwich, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $23,840 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Greenwich, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Greenwich, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Ames
than in Greenwich, Connecticut
Greenwich, CT vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Greenwich, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.3% 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
  17.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% lower
  Commute
  48.6% lower
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.4% lower