| Ankeny, IA | Geneva, IL | United States |
Overall | 86.6 | 95.4 | 100 |
Food & Groceries | 100.1 | 100.4 | 100 |
Health | 102.4 | 92.7 | 100 |
Housing | 94.7 | 130.6 | 100 |
Median Home Cost | $314,400 | $422,800 | $338,100 |
Utilities | 10,010.0% | 9,910.0% | 10,000.0% |
Transportation | 77.1 | 93.5 | 100 |
Miscellaneous | 112.9 | 138.9 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Ankeny 3 Reviews
I moved to Ankeny from Southern CA in June, 2005. My immediate and lasting impression is the incredible home values here, the relatively low population density, and the More
Ankeny is a great community to raise a family or to be single. The shools are wonderful and so many activities for kids and families. The weather when it is good, it More
We don't call it "Ankenytopia" for nothing! This is the best town in Iowa! The schools are top-notch, the town is growing and getting more attractions. We are missing More
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Real Estate and State Taxes are very high. Lots of people and traffic. Cute little shops and restaurants on main streets which attract a lot of tourists during the More
Lived here for 30 years... great schools, quaint downtown, good city leadership, engaged community. Wonderful town to raise a family!
Only downsides are weather ( long More
We moved to Geneva 4 years ago. The cost of living is very high, and taxes keep going up as well as other living expenses. The population seems to be increasing and the More
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