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Ames IA
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Ames IA Cost of Living
Household Bills in Ames IA are 18% lower than the U.S. median
Ames IA
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18% below national median
Household bills expense per month including housing.
$1,719 per monthThe median household in Ames IA pays $1,719 per month, or $20,624 per year on bills.
$4,464 per year lowerAmes IA household bills are $4,464 per year lower than the U.S median of $25,088.
#5 most expensiveAmes IA is the #5 most expensive metro area in Iowa for household bills.
28% of incomeHousehold bills account for 28% of annual household income of $72,726 in Ames IA.
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18% lower than national median for monthly payments.