Billings, Montana vs. Ankeny, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ankeny, Iowa is 1.3% cheaper than Billings, Montana.

You would need a salary of $74,036 in Ankeny, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Billings, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ankeny, Iowa is cheaper than Billings, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Ankeny
than in Billings, Montana
Billings, MT vs. Ankeny, IA
Compared to Billings, Ankeny is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  2.5% higher
  Health
  9.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower

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