Ankeny, Iowa vs. Monument, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monument, Colorado is 49.1% more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $141,676 in Monument, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monument, Colorado is more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
128% more expensive in Monument
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. Monument, CO
Compared to Ankeny, Monument is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.1% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  117.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  32.7% higher
  Health
  19.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher