Ankeny, Iowa vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 13.9% more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $45,553 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
33% more expensive in Minneapolis
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Ankeny, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  40.7% higher
  Health
  26.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% higher