Ankeny, Iowa vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 14.6% cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $42,679 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Ankeny, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  3.1% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower