Ankeny, Iowa vs. Santa Clarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clarita, California is 60.0% more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $79,989 in Santa Clarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clarita, California is more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
142% more expensive in Santa Clarita
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. Santa Clarita, CA
Compared to Ankeny, Santa Clarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.0% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  134.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  61.7% higher
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher