Ankeny, Iowa vs. Great Falls, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Great Falls, Montana is 5.2% cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $47,397 in Great Falls, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Great Falls, Montana is cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Great Falls
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. Great Falls, MT
Compared to Ankeny, Great Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  4.4% lower
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher