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Ames, IA vs San Francisco, CA

Ames, IA is more affordable
MetricAmes, IASan Francisco, CA
Cost of Living Index88.8115.6
Housing Index69.2194.7
Goods Index93.7108.5
Utilities Index83.0172.6
Median Income$68,107$129,315
Median Home Value$216,000$1,073,300
Median Rent$981$2,336
Per Capita Income$36,295$68,958
Is Ames, IA or San Francisco, CA cheaper?
Ames, IA is more affordable with a cost of living index of 88.8 vs 115.6.