Cost of Living Calculator - Ames, Iowa vs Laguna Woods, California


The cost of living in Laguna Woods, California is 25.6% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $62,791 in Laguna Woods, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laguna Woods, California is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Laguna Woods
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs Laguna Woods, CA
Compared to Ames, Laguna Woods is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  109.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  67.4% higher
  Health
  22.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher

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