Elk River, Minnesota vs. Grimes, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grimes, Iowa is 10.9% cheaper than Elk River, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $45,441 in Grimes, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk River, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grimes, Iowa is cheaper than Elk River, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Grimes
than in Elk River, Minnesota
Elk River, MN vs. Grimes, IA
Compared to Elk River, Grimes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  31.3% lower
  Health
  36.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% lower