Appleton, Wisconsin vs. Grimes, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grimes, Iowa is 11.6% more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $66,983 in Grimes, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grimes, Iowa is more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Grimes
than in Appleton, Wisconsin
Appleton, WI vs. Grimes, IA
Compared to Appleton, Grimes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  8.4% higher
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower