Pullman, Washington vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 6.7% cheaper than Pullman, Washington.

You would need a salary of $66,046 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Pullman, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Pullman, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Ames
than in Pullman, Washington
Pullman, WA vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Pullman, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% higher
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  34.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher