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Ames, IA
Cost of Living in Ames, Iowa -
12/18/2010Ames 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 students) institution of higher education with excellent teaching and high levels of research productivity, provides the basis for great diversity in inexpensive housing, food choices, and recreational opportunities.