What is a pro or con of living in University Place, Washingtoncompared to Ankeny, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 81% more expensive in University Place.

What salary do I need to live in University Place, Washington copmared to Ankeny, Iowa?

A salary of $85,000 in Ankeny, Iowa should increase to $120,586 in University Place, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ANKENY vs. UNIVERSITY PLACE
Cost of Living Comparison

Ankeny, Iowa vs. University Place, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in University Place, Washington is 41.9% more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $120,586 in University Place, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, University Place, Washington is more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in University Place
than in Ankeny, Iowa

Ankeny, IA vs. University Place, WA

Compared to Ankeny, University Place is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

41.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

83.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

31.2% lower

Commute

52.4% higher

Health

13.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

26.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Ankeny, Iowa vs. University Place, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Ankeny, IA vs. University Place, WA

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