Ames, Iowa vs. Inglewood, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Inglewood, California is 76.2% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $70,476 in Inglewood, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Inglewood, California is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
199% more expensive in Inglewood
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Inglewood, CA
Compared to Ames, Inglewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.2% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  205.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  142.9% higher
  Health
  25.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher