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


The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 43.5% cheaper than Oakley, California.

You would need a salary of $63,865 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Oakley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Ames
than in Oakley, California
Oakley, CA vs Ames, IA
Compared to Oakley, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.5% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  52.3% lower
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower

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