Bethlehem, Pennsylvania vs. Ankeny, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ankeny, Iowa is 3.8% cheaper than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $48,121 in Ankeny, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ankeny, Iowa is cheaper than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
11% cheaper in Ankeny
than in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Bethlehem, PA vs. Ankeny, IA
Compared to Bethlehem, Ankeny is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  13.6% lower
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower