Stanford, California vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 79.6% cheaper than Stanford, California.

You would need a salary of $10,206 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Stanford, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Stanford, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% cheaper in Ames
than in Stanford, California
Stanford, CA vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Stanford, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  22.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  46.0% lower
  Health
  12.2% higher
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  Personal
  8.6% lower
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