Houston, Texas vs. Ankeny, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ankeny, Iowa is 3.5% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $82,063 in Ankeny, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ankeny, Iowa is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
35% cheaper in Ankeny
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Ankeny, IA
Compared to Houston, Ankeny is:
  Homeowner
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  3.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  35.2% lower
  Health
  7.7% higher
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  Personal
  8.6% lower
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