Cost of Living Calculator - Richmond, Vermont vs Ames, Iowa


The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 22.2% cheaper than Richmond, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $38,922 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Richmond, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Ames
than in Richmond, Vermont
Richmond, VT vs Ames, IA
Compared to Richmond, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.2% 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
  13.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% lower
  Commute
  26.6% lower
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower

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