Cost of Living Calculator - Grimes, Iowa vs Lexington, Kentucky


The cost of living in Lexington, Kentucky is 3.7% cheaper than Grimes, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $72,207 in Lexington, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Grimes, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Kentucky is cheaper than Grimes, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Lexington
than in Grimes, Iowa
Grimes, IA vs Lexington, KY
Compared to Grimes, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  9.0% higher
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher

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