Grinnell, Iowa vs. Aberdeen, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aberdeen, South Dakota is 1.1% cheaper than Grinnell, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $49,432 in Aberdeen, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Grinnell, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aberdeen, South Dakota is cheaper than Grinnell, Iowa
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
21% cheaper in Aberdeen
than in Grinnell, Iowa
Grinnell, IA vs. Aberdeen, SD
Compared to Grinnell, Aberdeen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  14.2% lower
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher