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CHARLOTTE vs. ANKENY
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Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Ankeny, Iowa
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Ankeny, Iowa is
7.5%
cheaper
than Charlotte, North Carolina.
You would need a salary of
$138,716
in Ankeny, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ankeny, Iowa is
cheaper
than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Ankeny
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Ankeny, IA
Compared to Charlotte, Ankeny is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
7.5% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
0.9% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
1.5% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
1.8% higher
Commute
21.1% lower
Health
7.8% higher
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
7.6% lower
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