Kingsburg, California vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 14.0% cheaper than Kingsburg, California.

You would need a salary of $49,020 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Kingsburg, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Kingsburg, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Ames
than in Kingsburg, California
Kingsburg, CA vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Kingsburg, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  34.1% lower
  Health
  29.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower