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


The cost of living in Ramona, California is 66.0% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $124,503 in Ramona, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ramona, California is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
199% more expensive in Ramona
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs Ramona, CA
Compared to Ames, Ramona is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.0% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  188.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% higher
  Commute
  93.6% higher
  Health
  26.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher

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