Cost of Living Calculator - Springfield, Illinois vs Ankeny, Iowa


The cost of living in Ankeny, Iowa is 22.3% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $61,141 in Ankeny, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ankeny, Iowa is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
135% more expensive in Ankeny
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs Ankeny, IA
Compared to Springfield, Ankeny is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  120.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  10.1% higher
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower

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