Ithaca, New York vs. Ankeny, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ankeny, Iowa is 6.3% cheaper than Ithaca, New York.

You would need a salary of $46,850 in Ankeny, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Ithaca, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ankeny, Iowa is cheaper than Ithaca, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Ankeny
than in Ithaca, New York
Ithaca, NY vs. Ankeny, IA
Compared to Ithaca, Ankeny is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  4.6% lower
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower