Cost of Living Calculator - New Bedford, Massachusetts vs Ames, Iowa


The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 11.9% cheaper than New Bedford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $66,073 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than New Bedford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Ames
than in New Bedford, Massachusetts
New Bedford, MA vs Ames, IA
Compared to New Bedford, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% lower
  Commute
  25.0% lower
  Health
  36.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower

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