Cost of Living Calculator - Ames, Iowa vs West Hollywood, California


The cost of living in West Hollywood, California is 112.2% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $106,091 in West Hollywood, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Hollywood, California is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
336% more expensive in West Hollywood
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs West Hollywood, CA
Compared to Ames, West Hollywood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  112.2% 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
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  353.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  140.9% higher
  Health
  25.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher

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