Ankeny, Iowa vs. Lafayette, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Tennessee is 7.2% cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $46,421 in Lafayette, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Tennessee is cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. Lafayette, TN
Compared to Ankeny, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  38.7% higher
  Health
  28.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher