Martin, Tennessee vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 23.5% more expensive than Martin, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $49,412 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Martin, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is more expensive than Martin, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Ames
than in Martin, Tennessee
Martin, TN vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Martin, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  106.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  7.7% higher
  Health
  20.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher