Ankeny, Iowa vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 92.8% more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $134,989 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
249% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Ankeny, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
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  92.8% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  240.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  38.3% higher
  Health
  8.8% lower
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  Personal
  14.8% higher
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