Boston, Massachusetts vs. Grinnell, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grinnell, Iowa is 48.4% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $25,815 in Grinnell, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grinnell, Iowa is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Grinnell
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Grinnell, IA
Compared to Boston, Grinnell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.4% lower
      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
  13.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  50.9% lower
  Health
  34.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.8% lower