Leander, Texas vs. Ankeny, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ankeny, Iowa is 22.8% cheaper than Leander, Texas.

You would need a salary of $38,610 in Ankeny, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Leander, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ankeny, Iowa is cheaper than Leander, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Ankeny
than in Leander, Texas
Leander, TX vs. Ankeny, IA
Compared to Leander, Ankeny is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.8% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  34.8% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower

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