2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Marshalltown, IA vs Grinnell, IA

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Is it cheaper to live in Grinnell or is it cheaper to live in Marshalltown?
- Grinnell is 8.0% more expensive than Marshalltown.

Which city has more affordable housing, Grinnell or Marshalltown?
- Grinnell housing costs are 34.3% more expensive than Marshalltown housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Marshalltown or is Health Care more affordable in Grinnell.
- Health related expenses are 10.6% more in Grinnell.
 Marshalltown, IAGrinnell, IAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock79.7100
 Food & Groceries94.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock120.4100
 Housing37.3  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$182,700$338,100
 Utilities104  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock64.7100
 Miscellaneous94.7  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Marshalltown    4 Reviews

I have lived around and worked in Marshalltown for nearly 15 years now, and I have lived in and around the area and the state for half my life. Marshalltown is  More

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Over 7 years ago

I Am Going To Be Straight And Honest With You If You Choose To Live In Marshalltown Iowa You Will Pay Some Of The Most Highest Taxes, And Property Taxes In Iowa.  More

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Over 16 years ago

Another contributor's recent comment on the quality of life in Marshalltown was accurate up to a point, in my opinion as a long-time city resident, but did not offer a  More

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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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