Cost of Living in Ames, IA

91.2

Affordable · National average is 100

CITY A

CITY B

$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

0Nat'l Avg (100)200

🏥Healthcare

86.3

0Nat'l Avg (100)200

⚡Utilities

0Nat'l Avg (100)200

Some values estimated

Studio	1 BR	2 BR	3 BR	4 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.