Ankeny, Iowa vs. Rockland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rockland, Maine is 11.6% cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $44,197 in Rockland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockland, Maine is cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Rockland
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. Rockland, ME
Compared to Ankeny, Rockland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  25.9% lower
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher