Cost of Living Calculator - Ankeny, Iowa vs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 13.9% more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $83,134 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
84% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Ankeny, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  84.0% higher
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.3% higher

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