Ballston Spa, New York vs. Ankeny, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ankeny, Iowa is 10.1% cheaper than Ballston Spa, New York.

You would need a salary of $67,398 in Ankeny, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Ballston Spa, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ankeny, Iowa is cheaper than Ballston Spa, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Ankeny
than in Ballston Spa, New York
Ballston Spa, NY vs. Ankeny, IA
Compared to Ballston Spa, Ankeny is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  13.4% lower
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% lower