Ankeny, Iowa vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 14.1% cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $47,245 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Ankeny, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  10.8% lower
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher