Ankeny, Iowa vs. Cedar Falls, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Falls, Iowa is 12.3% cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $87,744 in Cedar Falls, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Falls, Iowa is cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Cedar Falls
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. Cedar Falls, IA
Compared to Ankeny, Cedar Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher