Ankeny, Iowa vs. Sunnyvale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 204.2% more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $152,115 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
460% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to Ankeny, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  204.2% 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
  18.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  617.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% lower
  Commute
  83.5% higher
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher