Grinnell, Iowa vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 54.0% more expensive than Grinnell, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $130,934 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Grinnell, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is more expensive than Grinnell, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
174% more expensive in Salt Lake City
than in Grinnell, Iowa
Grinnell, IA vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Grinnell, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.0% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  184.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  44.4% higher
  Health
  15.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower