Ames, Iowa vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 77.6% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $88,815 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
248% more expensive in San Diego
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Ames, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
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  77.6% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  252.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  78.9% higher
  Health
  26.3% lower
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  Personal
  11.2% higher
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