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Ames IA
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Ames IA Cost of Living
Household Bills in Ames IA are 17% lower than the U.S. median
Ames IA
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17% below national median
Household bills expense per month including housing.
$976 per monthThe median household in Ames IA pays $976 per month, or $11,707 per year on bills.
$2,390 per year lowerAmes IA household bills are $2,390 per year lower than the U.S median of $14,097.
#8 most expensiveAmes IA is the #8 most expensive metro area in Iowa for household bills.
16% of incomeHousehold bills account for 16% of annual household income of $72,726 in Ames IA.
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17% lower than national median for monthly payments.