Modesto, California vs. Ankeny, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ankeny, Iowa is 19.8% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $40,122 in Ankeny, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ankeny, Iowa is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Ankeny
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Ankeny, IA
Compared to Modesto, Ankeny is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  32.3% lower
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower

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