Cost of Living Calculator - Ankeny, Iowa vs Salinas, California


The cost of living in Salinas, California is 52.4% more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $114,306 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
111% more expensive in Salinas
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs Salinas, CA
Compared to Ankeny, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.4% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  111.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  30.2% higher
  Health
  40.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher

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