Apple Valley, Minnesota vs. Ankeny, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ankeny, Iowa is 12.9% cheaper than Apple Valley, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $87,146 in Ankeny, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Apple Valley, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ankeny, Iowa is cheaper than Apple Valley, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Ankeny
than in Apple Valley, Minnesota
Apple Valley, MN vs. Ankeny, IA
Compared to Apple Valley, Ankeny is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  27.5% lower
  Health
  37.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% lower