Cost of Living Calculator - Ames, Iowa vs Mountain View, California


The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 208.7% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $463,123 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
641% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs Mountain View, CA
Compared to Ames, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  208.7% 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
  23.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  873.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  106.3% higher
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher

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