Shawnee, Kansas vs. Ankeny, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ankeny, Iowa is 10.7% cheaper than Shawnee, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $75,940 in Ankeny, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Shawnee, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ankeny, Iowa is cheaper than Shawnee, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Ankeny
than in Shawnee, Kansas
Shawnee, KS vs. Ankeny, IA
Compared to Shawnee, Ankeny is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  11.8% lower
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% lower