Cost of Living Calculator - Jensen Beach, Florida vs Ames, Iowa


The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 12.1% cheaper than Jensen Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $43,963 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Jensen Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Jensen Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Ames
than in Jensen Beach, Florida
Jensen Beach, FL vs Ames, IA
Compared to Jensen Beach, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  26.0% lower
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower

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