Norwalk, Iowa vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 1.8% cheaper than Norwalk, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $49,076 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Norwalk, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Norwalk, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Ames
than in Norwalk, Iowa
Norwalk, IA vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Norwalk, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  13.8% lower
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower