Aberdeen, South Dakota vs. Blue Grass, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blue Grass, Iowa is 14.8% more expensive than Aberdeen, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $86,111 in Blue Grass, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Aberdeen, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blue Grass, Iowa is more expensive than Aberdeen, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Blue Grass
than in Aberdeen, South Dakota
Aberdeen, SD vs. Blue Grass, IA
Compared to Aberdeen, Blue Grass is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% higher
      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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  48.6% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower