Cost of Living Calculator - Wasilla, Alaska vs Ames, Iowa


The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 19.7% cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $40,170 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Wasilla, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Ames
than in Wasilla, Alaska
Wasilla, AK vs Ames, IA
Compared to Wasilla, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  27.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% lower
  Commute
  44.6% lower
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% lower

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