Lufkin, Texas vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 20.2% more expensive than Lufkin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $60,120 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lufkin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is more expensive than Lufkin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Ames
than in Lufkin, Texas
Lufkin, TX vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Lufkin, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  4.5% lower
  Health
  4.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower