Grinnell, Iowa vs. Fall River, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fall River, Massachusetts is 29.4% more expensive than Grinnell, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $64,710 in Fall River, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Grinnell, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fall River, Massachusetts is more expensive than Grinnell, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% more expensive in Fall River
than in Grinnell, Iowa
Grinnell, IA vs. Fall River, MA
Compared to Grinnell, Fall River is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  33.1% higher
  Health
  26.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher