Ankeny, Iowa vs. St. Louis Park, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis Park, Minnesota is 16.2% more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $139,393 in St. Louis Park, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis Park, Minnesota is more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in St. Louis Park
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. St. Louis Park, MN
Compared to Ankeny, St. Louis Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  33.1% higher
  Health
  26.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% higher