Yankton, South Dakota vs. Ankeny, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ankeny, Iowa is 11.6% more expensive than Yankton, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $55,811 in Ankeny, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Yankton, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ankeny, Iowa is more expensive than Yankton, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Ankeny
than in Yankton, South Dakota
Yankton, SD vs. Ankeny, IA
Compared to Yankton, Ankeny is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  23.0% higher
  Health
  14.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower