Ames, Iowa vs. East Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Los Angeles, California is 56.4% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $109,457 in East Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
152% more expensive in East Los Angeles
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. East Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Ames, East Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
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  56.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  147.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  137.1% higher
  Health
  25.3% lower
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  Personal
  9.1% higher
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