Ankeny, Iowa vs. Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi is 11.4% cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $62,028 in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi is cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Bay St. Louis
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. Bay St. Louis, MS
Compared to Ankeny, Bay St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% lower
      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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  18.4% higher
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher