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RIDGECREST vs. AMES
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Cost of Living Calculator - Ridgecrest, California vs Ames, Iowa
The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is
6.0%
cheaper
than Ridgecrest, California.
You would need a salary of
$46,982
in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgecrest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is
cheaper
than Ridgecrest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Ames
than in Ridgecrest, California
Ridgecrest, CA vs Ames, IA
Compared to Ridgecrest, Ames is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
6.0% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
1.1% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
5.4% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
17.6% lower
Commute
33.9% lower
Health
30.3% higher
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Personal
6.2% lower
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