Cost of Living Calculator - New Haven, Connecticut vs Ames, Iowa


The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 14.4% cheaper than New Haven, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $106,819 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in New Haven, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than New Haven, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Ames
than in New Haven, Connecticut
New Haven, CT vs Ames, IA
Compared to New Haven, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.2% lower
  Commute
  38.7% lower
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.9% lower

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