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AMES vs. PALM SPRINGS
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Cost of Living Calculator - Ames, Iowa vs Palm Springs, California
The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is
48.2%
more expensive
than Ames, Iowa.
You would need a salary of
$111,164
in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is
more expensive
than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
159% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Ames, Palm Springs is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
48.2% higher
Child Care
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Renter
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Food
2.9% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
126.5% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
15.5% higher
Commute
93.6% higher
Health
27.7% lower
Taxes
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Personal
10.6% higher
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