Grinnell, Iowa vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 38.1% more expensive than Grinnell, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $55,253 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Grinnell, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than Grinnell, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Atlanta
than in Grinnell, Iowa
Grinnell, IA vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Grinnell, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.1% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  89.6% higher
  Health
  17.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher