Ankeny, Iowa vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 40.3% more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $98,243 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Austin
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Ankeny, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  42.5% higher
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher