Hopkinton, Massachusetts vs. Ankeny, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ankeny, Iowa is 40.1% cheaper than Hopkinton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $29,935 in Ankeny, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Hopkinton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ankeny, Iowa is cheaper than Hopkinton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Ankeny
than in Hopkinton, Massachusetts
Hopkinton, MA vs. Ankeny, IA
Compared to Hopkinton, Ankeny is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.1% 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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  30.2% lower
  Health
  15.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.7% lower