Aberdeen, South Dakota vs. Grinnell, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grinnell, Iowa is 1.1% more expensive than Aberdeen, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $91,034 in Grinnell, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Aberdeen, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grinnell, Iowa is more expensive than Aberdeen, South Dakota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
27% more expensive in Grinnell
than in Aberdeen, South Dakota
Aberdeen, SD vs. Grinnell, IA
Compared to Aberdeen, Grinnell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  16.6% higher
  Health
  15.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower