Ankeny, Iowa vs. Pleasant Hill, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pleasant Hill, Iowa is 3.6% cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $48,210 in Pleasant Hill, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pleasant Hill, Iowa is cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Pleasant Hill
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. Pleasant Hill, IA
Compared to Ankeny, Pleasant Hill is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  3.9% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower