Cost of Living Calculator - Phoenix, Oregon vs Ames, Iowa


The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 10.1% cheaper than Phoenix, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $44,970 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Phoenix, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Ames
than in Phoenix, Oregon
Phoenix, OR vs Ames, IA
Compared to Phoenix, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  20.1% lower
  Health
  14.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower

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