Ankeny, Iowa vs. Hidden Meadows, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hidden Meadows, California is 77.9% more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $88,937 in Hidden Meadows, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hidden Meadows, California is more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
143% more expensive in Hidden Meadows
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. Hidden Meadows, CA
Compared to Ankeny, Hidden Meadows is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.9% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  188.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  59.5% higher
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% higher