Cost of Living Calculator - Ankeny, Iowa vs Caribou, Maine


The cost of living in Caribou, Maine is 18.1% cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $61,415 in Caribou, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Caribou, Maine is cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Caribou
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs Caribou, ME
Compared to Ankeny, Caribou is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  14.9% lower
  Health
  15.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher

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