Freeport, Illinois vs. Grinnell, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grinnell, Iowa is 12.5% more expensive than Freeport, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $112,500 in Grinnell, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Freeport, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grinnell, Iowa is more expensive than Freeport, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Grinnell
than in Freeport, Illinois
Freeport, IL vs. Grinnell, IA
Compared to Freeport, Grinnell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  3.1% lower
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher