Ankeny, Iowa vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Winston-Salem, North Carolina is 11.8% cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $44,089 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Winston-Salem, North Carolina is cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Winston-Salem
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. Winston Salem, NC
Compared to Ankeny, Winston Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  2.1% lower
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher