Ankeny, Iowa vs. Aberdeen, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aberdeen, South Dakota is 15.1% cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $127,386 in Aberdeen, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aberdeen, South Dakota is cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Aberdeen
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. Aberdeen, SD
Compared to Ankeny, Aberdeen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% lower
      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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  28.0% lower
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher