Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Grundy Center, Iowa


The cost of living in Grundy Center, Iowa is 27.0% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $72,998 in Grundy Center, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grundy Center, Iowa is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Grundy Center
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Grundy Center, IA
Compared to Chicago, Grundy Center is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  49.1% lower
  Health
  24.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower

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