Ames, Iowa vs. Loma Linda, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Loma Linda, California is 35.3% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $67,663 in Loma Linda, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Loma Linda, California is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
148% more expensive in Loma Linda
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Loma Linda, CA
Compared to Ames, Loma Linda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.3% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  136.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  49.4% higher
  Health
  28.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher