Ankeny, Iowa vs. St. Joseph, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Joseph, Missouri is 18.4% cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $40,781 in St. Joseph, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Joseph, Missouri is cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in St. Joseph
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. St. Joseph, MO
Compared to Ankeny, St. Joseph is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  7.9% lower
  Health
  8.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher