Urbandale, Iowa vs. Ankeny, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ankeny, Iowa is 1.1% more expensive than Urbandale, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $50,548 in Ankeny, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Urbandale, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ankeny, Iowa is more expensive than Urbandale, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Ankeny
than in Urbandale, Iowa
Urbandale, IA vs. Ankeny, IA
Compared to Urbandale, Ankeny is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  5.8% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher