Cost of Living Calculator - Ankeny, Iowa vs Austin, Minnesota


The cost of living in Austin, Minnesota is 20.9% cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $59,322 in Austin, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Minnesota is cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Austin
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs Austin, MN
Compared to Ankeny, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  20.0% lower
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher

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