Ames, Iowa vs. Grand Marais, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Marais, Minnesota is 0.7% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $40,266 in Grand Marais, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Marais, Minnesota is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Grand Marais
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Grand Marais, MN
Compared to Ames, Grand Marais is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  2.1% lower
  Health
  28.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher