Iowa City, Iowa vs. Grinnell, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grinnell, Iowa is 9.2% cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $45,413 in Grinnell, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grinnell, Iowa is cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Grinnell
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Grinnell, IA
Compared to Iowa City, Grinnell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% higher
  Commute
  5.5% lower
  Health
  15.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower