Bozeman, Montana vs. Ankeny, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ankeny, Iowa is 26.4% cheaper than Bozeman, Montana.

You would need a salary of $73,583 in Ankeny, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Bozeman, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ankeny, Iowa is cheaper than Bozeman, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Ankeny
than in Bozeman, Montana
Bozeman, MT vs. Ankeny, IA
Compared to Bozeman, Ankeny is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.4% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% higher
  Commute
  8.1% higher
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower