What is a pro or con of living in Baltimore, Marylandcompared to Ankeny, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 42% cheaper in Baltimore.

What salary do I need to live in Baltimore, Maryland copmared to Ankeny, Iowa?

A salary of $90,000 in Ankeny, Iowa could decrease to $89,121 in Baltimore, Maryland (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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Ankeny, Iowa vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Q: Is it expensive to live in Baltimore, Maryland compared to Ankeny, Iowa?

Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa.

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 1.0% cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $89,121 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Baltimore
than in Ankeny, Iowa

Ankeny, IA vs. Baltimore, MD

Compared to Ankeny, Baltimore is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

50.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.2% higher

Commute

61.3% higher

Health

17.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.3% higher

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Ankeny, Iowa vs. Baltimore, Maryland

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