Ankeny, Iowa vs. Lakeland, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakeland, Florida is 4.2% cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $47,885 in Lakeland, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakeland, Florida is cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Lakeland
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. Lakeland, FL
Compared to Ankeny, Lakeland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  9.7% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher