Ames, Iowa vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 100.6% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $118,327 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
371% more expensive in Irvine
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Ames, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  100.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  371.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  65.2% higher
  Health
  22.7% lower
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  Personal
  10.3% higher
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