Cost of Living Calculator - Grinnell, Iowa vs Indianapolis, Indiana


The cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana is 7.2% more expensive than Grinnell, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $53,598 in Indianapolis, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Grinnell, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Indianapolis, Indiana is more expensive than Grinnell, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Indianapolis
than in Grinnell, Iowa
Grinnell, IA vs Indianapolis, IN
Compared to Grinnell, Indianapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% lower
  Commute
  40.3% higher
  Health
  16.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower

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