Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Rosa, California vs Ames, Iowa


The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 36.4% cheaper than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $47,727 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Ames
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs Ames, IA
Compared to Santa Rosa, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.4% lower
      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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  35.1% lower
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower

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