Cost of living in Ankeny
Ankeny (IA), United States
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Cost of living in Ankeny vs. United States overall average
Ankeny is 14.6% cheaper than United States overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 12.9% less in Ankeny
- Groceries
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pay 3.2% more in Ankeny
- Transportation
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pay 20.8% less in Ankeny
- Housing
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pay 24.2% less in Ankeny
- Childcare
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pay 32.8% less in Ankeny
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 2.5% more in Ankeny
- Clothing
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pay 17.4% less in Ankeny
The cost of groceries and entertainment and sports in Ankeny are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including childcare, housing, transportation, clothing, and restaurants are lower in Ankeny.
Ankeny Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $14.00 |
$7.00
-
$20.00
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.00 |
$8.00
-
$12.00
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $2.45 |
$1.50
-
$3.00
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $1.56 |
$1.00
-
$5.00
|
Ankeny - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.20 |
$1.42
-
$5.51
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $5.99 |
$3.30
-
$7.17
|
| Milk (1 gallon) | $3.92 |
$1.70
-
$4.99
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.33 |
$2.00
-
$6.00
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $5.00 |
$2.39
-
$6.99
|
| Apples (1 lb) | $2.10 |
$1.00
-
$4.00
|
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.97 |
$0.29
-
$2.00
|
| Oranges (1 lb) | $2.15 |
$1.25
-
$3.00
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $2.72 |
$1.30
-
$5.00
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.60 |
$0.79
-
$3.00
|
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.64 |
$0.50
-
$2.00
|
Ankeny - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $3.19 |
$2.80
-
$3.39
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
??
-
??
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $26,000.00 |
$26,000.00
-
$35,699.74
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $11.94 |
$10.95
-
$35.34
|
Ankeny - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$70.67 |
$40.00
-
$85.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $925.00 |
$650.00
-
$1,200.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $925.00 |
$450.00
-
$1,400.00
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$115.16 |
$38.24
-
$122.35
|
Ankeny - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $1,100.00 |
$1,100.00
-
$1,100.00
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $11,812.00 |
$11,812.00
-
$11,812.00
|
Ankeny - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $5.00 |
$3.00
-
$6.00
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $5.94 |
$3.00
-
$6.00
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.00 |
$6.79
-
$10.00
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
??
-
??
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $15.00 |
$10.00
-
$15.00
|
Ankeny - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$44.17 |
$25.00
-
$60.00
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$26.67 |
$15.00
-
$50.00
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$89.99 |
$50.00
-
$135.00
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $80.00 |
$50.00
-
$210.00
|
Ankeny - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Iowa
to see the average cost of cities throughout Iowa, like
Waterloo,
Ottumwa,
Ankeny,
Burlington,
Waverly,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in United States compared to Ankeny.
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