Cost of Living Calculator - Grimes, Iowa vs Selma, California


The cost of living in Selma, California is 6.7% more expensive than Grimes, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $53,351 in Selma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grimes, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Selma, California is more expensive than Grimes, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Selma
than in Grimes, Iowa
Grimes, IA vs Selma, CA
Compared to Grimes, Selma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.2% higher
  Commute
  32.3% higher
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% higher

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