Johnson City, Tennessee vs. Grinnell, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grinnell, Iowa is 3.3% cheaper than Johnson City, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $48,352 in Grinnell, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnson City, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grinnell, Iowa is cheaper than Johnson City, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Grinnell
than in Johnson City, Tennessee
Johnson City, TN vs. Grinnell, IA
Compared to Johnson City, Grinnell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% higher
  Commute
  12.0% lower
  Health
  25.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher