Ankeny, Iowa vs. Beatrice, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Beatrice, Nebraska is 17.9% cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $41,052 in Beatrice, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Beatrice, Nebraska is cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Beatrice
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. Beatrice, NE
Compared to Ankeny, Beatrice is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  16.6% lower
  Health
  31.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher