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Ames, IA

Cost of living & top-paying careers

The cost of living in Ames is 11% lower than the US national average, with an index of 88.8 (100 = national average). Housing costs are 31% below the US average.

Cost of Living

88.8

11% cheaper than the national average

Housing

69.2

31% cheaper than average

Top 15 Highest-Paying Jobs in Ames

Pharmacists$139,690

HR Managers$137,390

Architectural and engineering managers$137,010

Sales managers$133,150

Computer and information systems managers$131,340

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Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive. · Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis — Regional Price Parities (2024)