Sunland Park, New Mexico vs. Ankeny, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ankeny, Iowa is 19.0% more expensive than Sunland Park, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $89,226 in Ankeny, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunland Park, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ankeny, Iowa is more expensive than Sunland Park, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Ankeny
than in Sunland Park, New Mexico
Sunland Park, NM vs. Ankeny, IA
Compared to Sunland Park, Ankeny is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  5.0% lower
  Health
  18.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower