Grinnell, Iowa vs. Mesa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 36.9% more expensive than Grinnell, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $102,652 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Grinnell, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is more expensive than Grinnell, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
133% more expensive in Mesa
than in Grinnell, Iowa
Grinnell, IA vs. Mesa, AZ
Compared to Grinnell, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.9% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  76.2% higher
  Health
  23.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower