Ames, OK Cost of Living


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Ames cost of living score
77.1
Less expensive
22.9% lower
than the US average
6.2% lower
than the Oklahoma average
Ames, Oklahoma gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 77.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 22.9% lower than the U.S. average and 6.2% higher than the average for Oklahoma.

Ames, OK

Housing costs in Ames?
A typical home costs $124,700, which is 63.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 28.6% less expensive than the average Oklahoma home, at $174,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Ames costs $860 per month, which is 39.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 8.1% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Ames?
To live comfortably in Ames, Oklahoma, a minimum annual income of $23,760 for a family, and $26,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Ames?
The cost of living in Ames, OK is quite reasonable. In comparison to the surrounding areas, it is generally more affordable to live in Ames than other nearby cities. According to data from Sperling's Best Places, the overall cost of living index for Ames is 80, which is slightly below the national average of 100. This means that basic goods and services are about 20% cheaper in Ames than they are across the rest of the country. Housing costs can be particularly low when compared to other towns and cities in Oklahoma; a one bedroom apartment typically costs between $625 and $700 a month. Additionally, due to its small size, there are no costly transportation costs associated with living in Ames. Overall, residents can enjoy an affordable cost of living while also taking advantage of nearby amenities such as shopping centers and recreational activities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAmesOklahomaUnited States
  77.182.2100.0
  92.392.3100
  131.9113.8100.0
  26.150.3100.0
  $124,700$174,600$338,100
  98.4%99.7%100.0%
  79.189.2100.0
  84.283.2100.0

   100=National Average

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