Cost of Living Calculator - Ankeny, Iowa vs Manhattan, New York


The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 140.1% more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $103,256 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, New York is more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
271% more expensive in Manhattan
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs Manhattan, NY
Compared to Ankeny, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  140.1% 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
  20.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  417.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  50.1% higher
  Commute
  108.8% higher
  Health
  22.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  62.7% higher

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