Pasadena, California vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 51.4% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $58,321 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Ames
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Pasadena, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.4% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  56.8% lower
  Health
  39.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower