Ankeny, Iowa vs. Sunland Park, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunland Park, New Mexico is 15.9% cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $42,028 in Sunland Park, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunland Park, New Mexico is cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Sunland Park
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. Sunland Park, NM
Compared to Ankeny, Sunland Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  5.3% higher
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher