Ankeny, Iowa vs. Grand Rapids, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Minnesota is 14.9% cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $63,856 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Minnesota is cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. Grand Rapids, MN
Compared to Ankeny, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  15.6% lower
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher