Ames, Iowa vs. Folsom, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Folsom, California is 64.3% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $106,822 in Folsom, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Folsom, California is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
202% more expensive in Folsom
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Folsom, CA
Compared to Ames, Folsom is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.3% higher
      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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  200.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  74.7% higher
  Health
  13.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% higher