Cost of Living Calculator - Macomb, Illinois vs Ames, Iowa


The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 30.1% more expensive than Macomb, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $65,067 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Macomb, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is more expensive than Macomb, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
154% more expensive in Ames
than in Macomb, Illinois
Macomb, IL vs Ames, IA
Compared to Macomb, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.1% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  17.3% higher
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower

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