Cost of Living Calculator - Ames, Iowa vs San Diego Country Estates, California


The cost of living in San Diego Country Estates, California is 66.4% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $124,834 in San Diego Country Estates, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego Country Estates, California is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
178% more expensive in San Diego Country Estates
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs San Diego Country Estates, CA
Compared to Ames, San Diego Country Estates is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.4% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  192.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  116.7% higher
  Health
  26.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% higher

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