Grinnell, Iowa vs. Elizabeth, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elizabeth, Colorado is 74.9% more expensive than Grinnell, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $87,437 in Elizabeth, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Grinnell, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elizabeth, Colorado is more expensive than Grinnell, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
272% more expensive in Elizabeth
than in Grinnell, Iowa
Grinnell, IA vs. Elizabeth, CO
Compared to Grinnell, Elizabeth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.9% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  273.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  97.8% higher
  Health
  29.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher