Olympia, Washington vs. Ankeny, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ankeny, Iowa is 17.6% cheaper than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $61,796 in Ankeny, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ankeny, Iowa is cheaper than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Ankeny
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Ankeny, IA
Compared to Olympia, Ankeny is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.5% higher
  Commute
  15.4% lower
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower