Cost of Living Calculator - Grimes, Iowa vs Queens, New York


The cost of living in Queens, New York is 79.0% more expensive than Grimes, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $89,523 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Grimes, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, New York is more expensive than Grimes, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
148% more expensive in Queens
than in Grimes, Iowa
Grimes, IA vs Queens, NY
Compared to Grimes, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.0% 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
  15.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  146.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  65.7% higher
  Commute
  134.7% higher
  Health
  23.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  33.6% higher

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