Grinnell, Iowa vs. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado is 36.7% more expensive than Grinnell, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $68,371 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Grinnell, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colorado Springs, Colorado is more expensive than Grinnell, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
141% more expensive in Colorado Springs
than in Grinnell, Iowa
Grinnell, IA vs. Colorado Springs, CO
Compared to Grinnell, Colorado Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.7% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  47.0% higher
  Health
  31.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower