Ankeny, Iowa vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 23.6% more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $61,822 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Cary
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Ankeny, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  12.1% higher
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher