Ankeny, Iowa vs. West St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West St. Paul, Minnesota is 9.1% more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $81,833 in West St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West St. Paul, Minnesota is more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
27% more expensive in West St. Paul
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. West St. Paul, MN
Compared to Ankeny, West St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  34.6% higher
  Health
  27.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.3% higher

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