Florence, Alabama vs. Ankeny, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ankeny, Iowa is 16.1% more expensive than Florence, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $58,060 in Ankeny, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Florence, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ankeny, Iowa is more expensive than Florence, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Ankeny
than in Florence, Alabama
Florence, AL vs. Ankeny, IA
Compared to Florence, Ankeny is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% higher
      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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  0.4% lower
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower