Cost of Living Calculator - North Liberty, Iowa vs Ames, Iowa


The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 2.0% cheaper than North Liberty, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $73,535 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in North Liberty, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than North Liberty, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Ames
than in North Liberty, Iowa
North Liberty, IA vs Ames, IA
Compared to North Liberty, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  13.2% lower
  Health
  16.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower

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