Kent, Ohio vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 11.5% more expensive than Kent, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $55,741 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Kent, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is more expensive than Kent, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Ames
than in Kent, Ohio
Kent, OH vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Kent, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  13.2% lower
  Health
  38.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower