Leon Valley, Texas vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 0.8% cheaper than Leon Valley, Texas.

You would need a salary of $49,615 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Leon Valley, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Leon Valley, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Ames
than in Leon Valley, Texas
Leon Valley, TX vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Leon Valley, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  33.0% lower
  Health
  26.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower