Ankeny, Iowa vs. United States,

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in United States, is 8.5% more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $86,768 in United States, to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, United States, is more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in United States
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. Lents, OR
Compared to Ankeny, Lents is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  29.7% higher
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher