Iowa City, Iowa vs. Grand Rapids, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Minnesota is 10.0% cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $36,009 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Minnesota is cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Grand Rapids
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Grand Rapids, MN
Compared to Iowa City, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% lower
      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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  5.0% lower
  Health
  17.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower