Gowrie, Iowa vs. Ankeny, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ankeny, Iowa is 25.6% more expensive than Gowrie, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $62,807 in Ankeny, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Gowrie, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ankeny, Iowa is more expensive than Gowrie, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in Ankeny
than in Gowrie, Iowa
Gowrie, IA vs. Ankeny, IA
Compared to Gowrie, Ankeny is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  207.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  3.5% higher
  Health
  17.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower

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