Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Ankeny, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ankeny, Iowa is 3.0% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $51,508 in Ankeny, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ankeny, Iowa is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Ankeny
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Ankeny, IA
Compared to Grand Rapids, Ankeny is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  18.9% lower
  Health
  26.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower