Ankeny, Iowa vs. Lake City, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake City, Florida is 10.1% cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $44,957 in Lake City, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake City, Florida is cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Lake City
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. Lake City, FL
Compared to Ankeny, Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  4.5% lower
  Health
  14.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher