Ankeny, Iowa vs. Flint, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Flint, Michigan is 22.7% cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $69,599 in Flint, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Flint, Michigan is cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Flint
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. Flint, MI
Compared to Ankeny, Flint is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% 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
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  51.5% higher
  Health
  23.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher