North Bend, Oregon vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 1.1% more expensive than North Bend, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $50,560 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in North Bend, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is more expensive than North Bend, Oregon
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
55% more expensive in Ames
than in North Bend, Oregon
North Bend, OR vs. Ames, IA
Compared to North Bend, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  55.0% higher
  Commute
  5.0% lower
  Health
  21.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower