Ankeny, Iowa vs. Dothan, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dothan, Alabama is 13.7% cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $43,167 in Dothan, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dothan, Alabama is cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Dothan
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. Dothan, AL
Compared to Ankeny, Dothan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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)
  43.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  2.6% higher
  Health
  16.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower

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