Bothell, Washington vs. Ankeny, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ankeny, Iowa is 44.7% cheaper than Bothell, Washington.

You would need a salary of $27,638 in Ankeny, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Bothell, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ankeny, Iowa is cheaper than Bothell, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Ankeny
than in Bothell, Washington
Bothell, WA vs. Ankeny, IA
Compared to Bothell, Ankeny is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.7% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.2% higher
  Commute
  45.3% lower
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.6% lower