Cost of Living Calculator - Castle Rock, Colorado vs Ankeny, Iowa


The cost of living in Ankeny, Iowa is 33.1% cheaper than Castle Rock, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $86,986 in Ankeny, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Castle Rock, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ankeny, Iowa is cheaper than Castle Rock, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Ankeny
than in Castle Rock, Colorado
Castle Rock, CO vs Ankeny, IA
Compared to Castle Rock, Ankeny is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.1% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  35.2% lower
  Health
  23.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.0% lower

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