Cost of Living Calculator - Ames, Iowa vs Mission Hills, California


The cost of living in Mission Hills, California is 46.2% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $109,636 in Mission Hills, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mission Hills, California is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Mission Hills
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs Mission Hills, CA
Compared to Ames, Mission Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.2% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  145.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  71.9% higher
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher

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