Carlisle, Pennsylvania vs. Grinnell, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grinnell, Iowa is 14.1% cheaper than Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $85,900 in Grinnell, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grinnell, Iowa is cheaper than Carlisle, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Grinnell
than in Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Carlisle, PA vs. Grinnell, IA
Compared to Carlisle, Grinnell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  22.6% lower
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower