Cost of Living Calculator - Ankeny, Iowa vs Port Arthur, Texas


The cost of living in Port Arthur, Texas is 21.6% cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $58,826 in Port Arthur, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Arthur, Texas is cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Port Arthur
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs Port Arthur, TX
Compared to Ankeny, Port Arthur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  16.7% higher
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher

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