Ankeny, Iowa vs. The Woodlands, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in The Woodlands, Texas is 21.4% more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $91,025 in The Woodlands, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, The Woodlands, Texas is more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in The Woodlands
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. The Woodlands, TX
Compared to Ankeny, The Woodlands is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  25.0% higher
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher