Ames, Iowa vs. Fremont, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fremont, California is 145.5% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $294,618 in Fremont, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fremont, California is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
463% more expensive in Fremont
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Fremont, CA
Compared to Ames, Fremont is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  145.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  17.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  513.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  85.3% higher
  Health
  3.3% lower
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  Personal
  19.3% higher
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