Ames, NY Cost of Living


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Ames cost of living score
80.1
Less expensive
19.9% lower
than the US average
34.1% lower
than the New York average
Ames, New York gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 80.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.9% lower than the U.S. average and 34.1% lower than the average for New York.

Ames, NY

Housing costs in Ames?
A typical home costs $113,800, which is 66.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 72.5% less expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Ames costs $870 per month, which is 39.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 125.3% cheaper than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford Ames?
To live comfortably in Ames, New York, a minimum annual income of $21,960 for a family, and $29,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Ames?
The cost of living in Ames, NY is relatively low compared to other cities in the area. The median home price is around $165,000, and the median rent for a two-bedroom apartment is around $900. Grocery prices are also lower than many other nearby cities. In general, amenities like electricity, water, and internet services are affordable and accessible. The overall cost of living in Ames is very reasonable when compared to similarly sized cities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAmesNew YorkUnited States
  80.1121.5100.0
  97.1103.8100
  115.9120.7100.0
  40.6127.9100.0
  $113,800$413,600$338,100
  109.5%115.9%100.0%
  81.5140.7100.0
  106.9121.8100.0

   100=National Average

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