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AMES vs. LOS ANGELES
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Ames, Iowa vs. Los Angeles, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is
95.1%
more expensive
than Ames, Iowa.
You would need a salary of
$70,246
in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is
more expensive
than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
281% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Ames, Los Angeles is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
95.1% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Taxes Considered
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Food
7.0% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
276.0% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
5.0% lower
Commute
146.0% higher
Health
25.5% lower
Taxes
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Personal
10.0% higher
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