Ankeny, Iowa vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 45.1% more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $72,560 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
96% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Ankeny, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.1% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% higher
  Commute
  68.7% higher
  Health
  14.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% higher