Cost of Living in Ames
Ames's cost of living centers on housing costs close to Iowa's own statewide average, with a real, disclosed rent spread across sources.
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Learn moreHousing near the Iowa statewide average
Ames's typical home value ran approximately $248,721 (up 7.2% YoY), running close to, and modestly above, Iowa's own statewide typical home value (~$241,255).
A real, disclosed rent spread
Rent ran approximately $1,025-$1,032/month per Zillow Rental Manager and Zumper, versus a notably higher $1,411/month cited by RentCafe -- a real, disclosed spread this record does not resolve to one figure.
A property tax rate below Iowa's own median
Ames's effective property tax rate ran approximately 1.42% -- modestly below Iowa's own statewide median (~1.55%).
Key takeaways
- Ames's housing costs run close to Iowa's own statewide average.
- Rent carries a real, disclosed spread from ~$1,025 to ~$1,411/month depending on source.
- The effective property tax rate (~1.42%) runs below Iowa's own statewide median.
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