50012 Ames, IA is a great place to live if you're looking for an affordable rent in a diverse and vibrant city. The average 2 bedroom rent in Ames is only $1,040 per month which is much less expensive than the US average of $1,430. Grocery costs are similarly low with the Grocery Cost Index in Ames being 97 compared to 100 in the US.
Ames has something for everyone with plenty of local companies and businesses. Some of the larger employers include Iowa State University, which employs over 4100 faculty and staff; Barilla America, one of the largest pasta companies in the world; Workiva Inc., a software company specializing in cloud-based collaboration solutions; and Renewable Energy Group Inc., a renewable energy company based in Ames. You’ll also find an array of smaller businesses from coffee shops to boutiques and restaurants that make it easy to enjoy life in 50012 Ames.