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Cost of Living in Ames, Iowa

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Cost of Living
CostoflivingAmes, IAUnited States
Overall95100
Food94100
Utilities83100
Miscellaneous93100

Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Ames, IA is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Ames, IA is more expensive.

Overall, Ames, IA cost of living is 95.20.


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Cost of Living in Ames, Iowa: Ames enjoys a high quality of life at a very affordable cost, substantially lower than many other communities. The presence of Iowa State University, a large (28,000... (read more)Iowa Michelel Ames: Of course I did not put the right town in. What outsider needs any more bull____? yes, I think Iowa needs to change the signs they have when you enter their state to... (read more)Best college town!: I loved my experience in Ames, IA during my 4 years of college. I miss living there, and while my experience might be different from that of regular residents, I think... (read more)Have an opinion about Ames? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Ames Click Here