Cost of Living Calculator - Ames, Iowa vs Belmont, California


The cost of living in Belmont, California is 242.7% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $257,060 in Belmont, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Belmont, California is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
742% more expensive in Belmont
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs Belmont, CA
Compared to Ames, Belmont is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  242.7% 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
  22.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  845.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  116.8% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.4% higher

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