Springtown, Texas vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 12.2% cheaper than Springtown, Texas.

You would need a salary of $43,920 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Springtown, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Springtown, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Ames
than in Springtown, Texas
Springtown, TX vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Springtown, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  42.9% lower
  Health
  16.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher