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SACRAMENTO vs. AMES
Cost of Living Comparison
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Sacramento, California vs. Ames, Iowa
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is
25.7%
cheaper
than Sacramento, California.
You would need a salary of
$55,695
in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is
cheaper
than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Ames
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Ames, IA
Compared to Sacramento, Ames is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
25.7% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
7.2% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
44.0% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
0.2% higher
Commute
44.5% lower
Health
16.2% higher
Taxes
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Personal
10.5% lower
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