Ames, Iowa vs. Oakdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakdale, California is 39.9% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $69,934 in Oakdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakdale, California is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Oakdale
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Oakdale, CA
Compared to Ames, Oakdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.9% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  110.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  71.1% higher
  Health
  17.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher