Ankeny, Iowa vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 18.7% more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $148,319 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Atlanta
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Ankeny, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  59.1% higher
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher