Cost of Living Calculator - Ankeny, Iowa vs Birmingham, Alabama


The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 17.9% cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $49,262 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs Birmingham, AL
Compared to Ankeny, Birmingham 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  14.7% higher
  Health
  19.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher

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