Ankeny, Iowa vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 82.9% more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $91,432 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
115% more expensive in New York
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. New York, NY
Compared to Ankeny, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.9% higher
      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
  16.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  192.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  50.3% higher
  Commute
  134.9% higher
  Health
  24.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.0% higher

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