Ankeny, Iowa vs. Jefferson City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jefferson City, Missouri is 9.5% cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $67,842 in Jefferson City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jefferson City, Missouri is cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Jefferson City
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. Jefferson City, MO
Compared to Ankeny, Jefferson City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  11.9% lower
  Health
  22.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher