Washington, District of Columbia vs. Ankeny, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ankeny, Iowa is 38.8% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $220,398 in Ankeny, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ankeny, Iowa is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Ankeny
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Ankeny, IA
Compared to Washington, Ankeny is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.8% 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
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  43.0% lower
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower

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