Cost of Living Calculator - Ames, Iowa vs Atwater, California


The cost of living in Atwater, California is 21.7% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $91,282 in Atwater, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atwater, California is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Atwater
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs Atwater, CA
Compared to Ames, Atwater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% higher
      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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  56.5% higher
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher

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