Harrisburg, North Carolina vs. Ankeny, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ankeny, Iowa is 12.4% cheaper than Harrisburg, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $43,821 in Ankeny, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ankeny, Iowa is cheaper than Harrisburg, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Ankeny
than in Harrisburg, North Carolina
Harrisburg, NC vs. Ankeny, IA
Compared to Harrisburg, Ankeny is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  12.6% lower
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower