Ankeny, Iowa vs. Queen Creek, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Queen Creek, Arizona is 41.3% more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $183,720 in Queen Creek, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queen Creek, Arizona is more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Queen Creek
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. Queen Creek, AZ
Compared to Ankeny, Queen Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.3% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  65.1% higher
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher