Corvallis, Oregon vs. Ankeny, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ankeny, Iowa is 15.5% cheaper than Corvallis, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $42,255 in Ankeny, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Corvallis, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ankeny, Iowa is cheaper than Corvallis, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Ankeny
than in Corvallis, Oregon
Corvallis, OR vs. Ankeny, IA
Compared to Corvallis, Ankeny is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.0% higher
  Commute
  2.3% lower
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower