Cost of Living Calculator - Stillwater, Minnesota vs Ames, Iowa


The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 18.0% cheaper than Stillwater, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $41,008 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Stillwater, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Stillwater, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Ames
than in Stillwater, Minnesota
Stillwater, MN vs Ames, IA
Compared to Stillwater, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  37.2% lower
  Health
  62.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower

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