Omaha, Nebraska vs. Ankeny, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ankeny, Iowa is 2.7% more expensive than Omaha, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $51,336 in Ankeny, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Omaha, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ankeny, Iowa is more expensive than Omaha, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Ankeny
than in Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha, NE vs. Ankeny, IA
Compared to Omaha, Ankeny is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% higher
      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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  5.6% lower
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher