Hayward, Wisconsin vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 1.8% cheaper than Hayward, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $73,614 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Hayward, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Hayward, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Ames
than in Hayward, Wisconsin
Hayward, WI vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Hayward, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  13.5% lower
  Health
  11.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower