Deerfield, Illinois vs. Ankeny, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ankeny, Iowa is 22.8% cheaper than Deerfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $92,586 in Ankeny, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Deerfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ankeny, Iowa is cheaper than Deerfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Ankeny
than in Deerfield, Illinois
Deerfield, IL vs. Ankeny, IA
Compared to Deerfield, Ankeny is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.8% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  16.1% lower
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% lower