Cost of Living Calculator - Ames, Iowa vs Acalanes Ridge, California


The cost of living in Acalanes Ridge, California is 154.0% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $127,021 in Acalanes Ridge, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Acalanes Ridge, California is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
462% more expensive in Acalanes Ridge
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs Acalanes_Ridge, CA
Compared to Ames, Acalanes_Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  154.0% 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
  14.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  531.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  99.7% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% higher

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