Iowa, Louisiana vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 4.2% more expensive than Iowa, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $52,076 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is more expensive than Iowa, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Ames
than in Iowa, Louisiana
Iowa, LA vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Iowa, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  27.1% lower
  Health
  18.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher