Granite vs. Quartz: Which Is Right for Your Ames Kitchen?

Granite and quartz both run $120 to roughly $170 per square foot installed in the Ames area, so price alone rarely decides between them. Granite is a natural stone with unique pattern variation and needs resealing every 1 to 3 years; quartz is engineered, more pattern-consistent, and never needs sealing since it's non-porous — which is part of why it's become the more popular pick for the rental market around Iowa State.