AMES, IOWA

Relocation to Ames, Iowa--what does it cost to live here?

These are typical expenses for one month apartment living in Ames.

• One bedroom apartment: $550 per month. Ames Apartment Search by price, area and features, floor plans, pictures. Many with Pets approved. Many apartment complexes in Ames offer special deals to get you into the unit--check the local paper classifieds, Ames Tribune or campus newspaper, The Daily for listings.
• Shared 2 or 3 bedroom apartments will be less expensive.
• Utilities, internet hookup, cable, phone: $150; sometimes utilities, internet, and/or cable included in rent
• Food and beverages: $300
• City and Campus Bus System, CyRide: free. Use the map at the bottom of the page to plot the best places to live and ride.
• Car expenses, insurance, gas: $150. Car payment?
• Miscellaneous: $200

Expenses of concern to graduate students on 1/2 time assistantships.

• State and Federal taxes on stipend: ~~15%
• University Fees
• 50% Tuition for M.S. students assessed at in-state rates based on 9 credits Fall and Spring and 5 credits Summer.
• Books and supplies: $250 per semester
• Health Insurance: Paid
• Gym/Fitness Membership: Paid

Other items of interest concerning living in Ames.

Coming Attractions, Iowa State Center
Tickets for Athletic Events
CNN Money Magazine Compare Ames, Iowa to 10 Best Places to Live.
CNN Money Magazine article on Ames, Iowa
Tuition and Fees at Iowa State University
Ames Community
Housing and Community Issues for students

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