Cost of Living Calculator - Spanish Springs, Nevada vs Ames, Iowa


The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 29.9% cheaper than Spanish Springs, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $52,582 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Spanish Springs, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Spanish Springs, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Ames
than in Spanish Springs, Nevada
Spanish Springs, NV vs Ames, IA
Compared to Spanish Springs, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  37.4% lower
  Health
  26.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower

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