Cost of Living Calculator - Springfield, Massachusetts vs Ames, Iowa


The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 2.0% cheaper than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $49,029 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Springfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in Ames
than in Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield, MA vs Ames, IA
Compared to Springfield, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  28.1% lower
  Health
  32.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower

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