Cost of Living Calculator - Ankeny, Iowa vs Rugby, North Dakota


The cost of living in Rugby, North Dakota is 14.0% cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $43,004 in Rugby, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rugby, North Dakota is cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Rugby
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs Rugby, ND
Compared to Ankeny, Rugby is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  13.7% lower
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher

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