Ankeny, Iowa vs. Eureka, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Eureka, California is 11.9% more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $55,965 in Eureka, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Eureka, California is more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Eureka
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. Eureka, CA
Compared to Ankeny, Eureka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% higher
      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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  2.1% lower
  Health
  14.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher