Newport, Vermont vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 6.4% more expensive than Newport, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $25,527 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Newport, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is more expensive than Newport, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Ames
than in Newport, Vermont
Newport, VT vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Newport, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% lower
  Commute
  0.7% lower
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower