Palm Springs, California vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 32.5% cheaper than Palm Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $75,587 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Palm Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Ames
than in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, CA vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Palm Springs, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  13.4% lower
  Commute
  48.3% lower
  Health
  38.4% higher
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  Personal
  9.6% lower
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