Ankeny, Iowa vs. Paragould, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paragould, Arkansas is 20.4% cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $99,512 in Paragould, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paragould, Arkansas is cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Paragould
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. Paragould, AR
Compared to Ankeny, Paragould is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  10.6% lower
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher