What is a pro or con of living in Ankeny, Iowacompared to Chicago, Illinois?

Transportation is 44% cheaper in Ankeny.

What salary do I need to live in Ankeny, Iowa copmared to Chicago, Illinois?

A salary of $75,000 in Chicago, Illinois could decrease to $64,385 in Ankeny, Iowa (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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Chicago, Illinois vs. Ankeny, Iowa

Q: Is it expensive to live in Ankeny, Iowa compared to Chicago, Illinois?

Overall, Ankeny, Iowa is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ankeny, Iowa is 14.2% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $64,385 in Ankeny, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Ankeny, Iowa is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
44% cheaper in Ankeny
than in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, IL vs. Ankeny, IA

Compared to Chicago, Ankeny is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

7.9% higher

Commute

44.3% lower

Health

16.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

14.4% lower

Cost of Food

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