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STORRS vs. AMES
Cost of Living Comparison
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Storrs, Connecticut vs. Ames, Iowa
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is
5.7%
cheaper
than Storrs, Connecticut.
You would need a salary of
$47,129
in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Storrs, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is
cheaper
than Storrs, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Ames
than in Storrs, Connecticut
Storrs, CT vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Storrs, Ames is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
5.7% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
7.9% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
3.4% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
14.6% lower
Commute
26.7% lower
Health
6.4% higher
Taxes
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Personal
11.4% lower
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