Ames, Iowa vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 170.2% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $67,553 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
417% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Ames, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  170.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  19.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  651.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  135.4% higher
  Health
  4.9% lower
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  Personal
  26.8% higher
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