Ames, Iowa vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 95.1% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $48,782 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, 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
281% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Ames, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  95.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  276.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  146.0% higher
  Health
  25.5% lower
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  Personal
  10.0% higher
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