Juneau, Alaska vs. Ankeny, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ankeny, Iowa is 19.3% cheaper than Juneau, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $40,368 in Ankeny, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Juneau, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ankeny, Iowa is cheaper than Juneau, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Ankeny
than in Juneau, Alaska
Juneau, AK vs. Ankeny, IA
Compared to Juneau, Ankeny is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  25.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.3% higher
  Commute
  6.9% higher
  Health
  19.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.7% lower