Cost of Living Calculator - Tucson, Arizona vs Ames, Iowa


The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 5.6% cheaper than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $70,768 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Ames
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs Ames, IA
Compared to Tucson, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  30.4% lower
  Health
  41.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower

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