Ankeny, Iowa vs. Gilroy, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gilroy, California is 87.9% more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $140,889 in Gilroy, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gilroy, California is more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
222% more expensive in Gilroy
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. Gilroy, CA
Compared to Ankeny, Gilroy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  87.9% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  213.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  55.0% higher
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% higher