Stockton, California vs. Ames, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 21.9% cheaper than Stockton, California.

You would need a salary of $78,114 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Stockton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Stockton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Ames
than in Stockton, California
Stockton, CA vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Stockton, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  41.8% lower
  Health
  20.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower