Hemet, California vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 18.1% cheaper than Hemet, California.

You would need a salary of $40,971 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Hemet, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Hemet, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Ames
than in Hemet, California
Hemet, CA vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Hemet, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% lower
      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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  39.9% lower
  Health
  38.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower