Cost of Living Calculator - Grinnell, Iowa vs Madison, Wisconsin


The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 28.0% more expensive than Grinnell, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $47,371 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Grinnell, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is more expensive than Grinnell, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Madison
than in Grinnell, Iowa
Grinnell, IA vs Madison, WI
Compared to Grinnell, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  32.6% higher
  Health
  22.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher

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