Ankeny, Iowa vs. Moses Lake, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Moses Lake, Washington is 4.3% cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $47,831 in Moses Lake, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Moses Lake, Washington is cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
35% cheaper in Moses Lake
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. Moses Lake, WA
Compared to Ankeny, Moses Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.9% lower
  Commute
  9.2% lower
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher