Ankeny, Iowa vs. San Antonio, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Antonio, Texas is 2.6% cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $48,698 in San Antonio, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Antonio, Texas is cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in San Antonio
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. San Antonio, TX
Compared to Ankeny, San Antonio is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  28.8% higher
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher