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
      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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  21.1% lower
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower