Kentwood, Michigan vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 2.3% cheaper than Kentwood, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $48,864 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Kentwood, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Kentwood, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Ames
than in Kentwood, Michigan
Kentwood, MI vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Kentwood, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  30.4% lower
  Health
  48.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower