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PLEASANT HILL vs. AMES
Cost of Living Comparison
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Pleasant Hill, California vs. Ames, Iowa
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is
49.5%
cheaper
than Pleasant Hill, California.
You would need a salary of
$37,878
in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Pleasant Hill, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is
cheaper
than Pleasant Hill, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Ames
than in Pleasant Hill, California
Pleasant Hill, CA vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Pleasant Hill, Ames is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
49.5% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
12.4% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
76.0% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
3.9% lower
Commute
47.3% lower
Health
0.2% lower
Taxes
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Personal
13.9% lower
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