Ankeny, Iowa vs. Holly Springs, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Holly Springs, North Carolina is 18.9% more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $279,349 in Holly Springs, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Holly Springs, North Carolina is more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Holly Springs
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. Holly Springs, NC
Compared to Ankeny, Holly Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  21.7% higher
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher