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Cost of Living in Ames, IA

91.2
Affordable · National average is 100

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$57,428
Median Income
$1,011/mo
Median Rent
$247,500
Median Home
66,265
Population

Cost Breakdown

🏠Housing
82.4
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🛒Groceries
90.5
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🚗Transportation
81
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🏥Healthcare
86.3
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
⚡Utilities
91
0Nat'l Avg (100)200

Fair Market Rents (HUD)

Some values estimated
Studio1 BR2 BR3 BR4 BR
$789
est.
$890
est.
$1,011$1,294
est.
$1,476
est.

Est. values are derived from the census median rent using national HUD bedroom ratios. Actual HUD Fair Market Rents may differ.

Nearby Cities

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Gilbert, IA
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Nevada, IA
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Slater, IA
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Story City, IA
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Roland, IA
Very Affordable
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