Ankeny, Iowa vs. Lubbock, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lubbock, Texas is 12.5% cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $53,120 in Lubbock, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lubbock, Texas is cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Lubbock
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. Lubbock, TX
Compared to Ankeny, Lubbock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  5.2% lower
  Health
  13.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher