El Dorado Hills, California vs. Ankeny, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ankeny, Iowa is 44.1% cheaper than El Dorado Hills, California.

You would need a salary of $27,973 in Ankeny, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in El Dorado Hills, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ankeny, Iowa is cheaper than El Dorado Hills, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Ankeny
than in El Dorado Hills, California
El Dorado Hills, CA vs. Ankeny, IA
Compared to El Dorado Hills, Ankeny is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.1% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  39.7% lower
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% lower