Ankeny, Iowa vs. Mount Sterling, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Sterling, Kentucky is 20.0% cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $40,022 in Mount Sterling, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Sterling, Kentucky is cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Mount Sterling
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. Mount Sterling, KY
Compared to Ankeny, Mount Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  10.2% lower
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher