Grimes, Iowa vs. Gold River, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gold River, California is 63.1% more expensive than Grimes, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $97,851 in Gold River, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grimes, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gold River, California is more expensive than Grimes, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
111% more expensive in Gold River
than in Grimes, Iowa
Grimes, IA vs. Gold River, CA
Compared to Grimes, Gold River is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.1% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  136.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  49.8% higher
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% higher