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Grinnell, IA vs Newton, IA

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Is it cheaper to live in Newton or is it cheaper to live in Grinnell?
- Newton is 2.5% less expensive than Grinnell.

Which city has more affordable housing, Newton or Grinnell?
- Newton housing costs are 23.0% less expensive than Grinnell housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Grinnell or is Health Care more affordable in Newton.
- Health related expenses are 13.1% less in Newton.
 Grinnell, IANewton, IAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock77.7100
 Food & Groceries96.0  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock104.6100
 Housing50.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$150,900$338,100
 Utilities105  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock68.0100
 Miscellaneous105.2  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Grinnell    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Planning on moving to CA...well, actually BACK to CA... Too Cold  More

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Reviews for Newton    2 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Having lived in Newton for over 23 years, I have seen the face of the community change. It hasn't always been good change, but the town has done much to try to make up  More

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Over 15 years ago

Winters here tend to be cold, with moderate amount of snowfall, starting around Nov-Dec and reaching into Mar-April. Spring generally starts out cold, but warms quickly  More

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