Cost of Living Calculator - Ames, Iowa vs Rohnert Park, California


The cost of living in Rohnert Park, California is 58.9% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $119,192 in Rohnert Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rohnert Park, California is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
179% more expensive in Rohnert Park
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs Rohnert Park, CA
Compared to Ames, Rohnert Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.9% 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
  12.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  194.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  57.7% higher
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher

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