Ankeny, Iowa vs. Mystic, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mystic, Connecticut is 36.4% more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $136,443 in Mystic, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mystic, Connecticut is more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Mystic
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. Mystic, CT
Compared to Ankeny, Mystic is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.4% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  35.5% higher
  Health
  9.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% higher