Ankeny, Iowa vs. Fresno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fresno, California is 12.0% more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $56,020 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, California is more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Fresno
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. Fresno, CA
Compared to Ankeny, Fresno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  31.9% higher
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher