Grimes, Iowa vs. Waukee, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waukee, Iowa is 1.9% more expensive than Grimes, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $163,064 in Waukee, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Grimes, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waukee, Iowa is more expensive than Grimes, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Waukee
than in Grimes, Iowa
Grimes, IA vs. Waukee, IA
Compared to Grimes, Waukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  4.0% lower
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.6% higher