Greenville, South Carolina vs. Ankeny, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ankeny, Iowa is 3.9% more expensive than Greenville, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $51,973 in Ankeny, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Greenville, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ankeny, Iowa is more expensive than Greenville, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
46% more expensive in Ankeny
than in Greenville, South Carolina
Greenville, SC vs. Ankeny, IA
Compared to Greenville, Ankeny is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  1.2% higher
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower