Rosemount, Minnesota vs. Ankeny, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ankeny, Iowa is 15.6% cheaper than Rosemount, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $42,216 in Ankeny, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Rosemount, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ankeny, Iowa is cheaper than Rosemount, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Ankeny
than in Rosemount, Minnesota
Rosemount, MN vs. Ankeny, IA
Compared to Rosemount, Ankeny is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  29.1% lower
  Health
  37.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% lower