Cost of Living Calculator - Ames, Iowa vs Newport Beach, California


The cost of living in Newport Beach, California is 291.0% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $195,515 in Newport Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newport Beach, California is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1022% more expensive in Newport Beach
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs Newport Beach, CA
Compared to Ames, Newport Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  291.0% 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
  17.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,056.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  64.9% higher
  Health
  22.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher

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