Laramie, Wyoming vs. Ankeny, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ankeny, Iowa is 0.6% cheaper than Laramie, Wyoming.

You would need a salary of $49,677 in Ankeny, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Laramie, Wyoming.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ankeny, Iowa is cheaper than Laramie, Wyoming
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Ankeny
than in Laramie, Wyoming
Laramie, WY vs. Ankeny, IA
Compared to Laramie, Ankeny is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  18.6% higher
  Health
  29.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher