Cost of Living in Ames, IA
Population: 66,112 | Iowa
85
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100
Ames is 15% less expensive than the national average.
79
Housing
87
Home Values
91
Regional Price
Income
- Median Household Income
- $60,102
- vs US Median ($75,149)
- -20%
Housing
- Median Rent
- $1,040/mo
- Median Home Value
- $263,800
- Median Monthly Housing Cost
- $1,082/mo
Everyday Prices in Ames
BLS Average Prices for the Ames, IA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area
⛽
$2.96
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🥚
$2.42
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-3% vs US
🥛
$3.89
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🍞
$1.79
Bread (white)
per lb
-3% vs US
🍗
$4.00
Chicken breast
per lb
-3% vs US
⚡
$0.16
Electricity
per kWh
-14% vs US