Ankeny, Iowa vs. Sturgis, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sturgis, South Dakota is 1.1% more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $50,542 in Sturgis, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sturgis, South Dakota is more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
42% more expensive in Sturgis
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. Sturgis, SD
Compared to Ankeny, Sturgis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  42.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher