Lynchburg, Virginia vs. Ankeny, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ankeny, Iowa is 12.3% more expensive than Lynchburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $56,151 in Ankeny, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ankeny, Iowa is more expensive than Lynchburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Ankeny
than in Lynchburg, Virginia
Lynchburg, VA vs. Ankeny, IA
Compared to Lynchburg, Ankeny is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  6.1% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower