Ames, TX Cost of Living


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Ames cost of living score
90.9
Less expensive
9.1% lower
than the US average
3.5% lower
than the Texas average
Ames, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 90.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 9.1% lower than the U.S. average and 3.5% higher than the average for Texas.

Ames, TX

Housing costs in Ames?
A typical home costs $142,200, which is 57.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 52.2% less expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Ames costs $1,040 per month, which is 27.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 23.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Ames?
To live comfortably in Ames, Texas, a minimum annual income of $27,360 for a family, and $34,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Ames?
The cost of living in Ames, TX is quite affordable. While certain goods and services may be slightly more expensive than the national average, overall expenses are low compared to many other cities. Property taxes are low, making homes more affordable in comparison to many other cities in Texas. Utilities are also relatively inexpensive throughout the city. Grocery prices tend to be lower than most other areas as well. All of these factors make Ames a great place to live with an affordable cost of living that doesn't break the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAmesTexasUnited States
  90.994.2100.0
  95.293.7100
  97.4100.0100.0
  38.883.5100.0
  $142,200$297,600$338,100
  95.0%99.2%100.0%
  133.3103.3100.0
  78.083.2100.0

   100=National Average

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