Ankeny, Iowa vs. Flagstaff, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Flagstaff, Arizona is 28.7% more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $83,682 in Flagstaff, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Flagstaff, Arizona is more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Flagstaff
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. Flagstaff, AZ
Compared to Ankeny, Flagstaff is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.7% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  1.7% higher
  Health
  11.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher