Cost of Living Calculator - Grove City, Ohio vs Ames, Iowa


The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 1.4% cheaper than Grove City, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $49,291 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Grove City, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Grove City, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Ames
than in Grove City, Ohio
Grove City, OH vs Ames, IA
Compared to Grove City, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  27.4% lower
  Health
  35.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher

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