Ames, Iowa vs. Tulare, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tulare, California is 8.1% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $54,042 in Tulare, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tulare, California is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Tulare
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Tulare, CA
Compared to Ames, Tulare is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  39.7% higher
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher