Grinnell, Iowa vs. Mount Vernon, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Vernon, Iowa is 12.9% more expensive than Grinnell, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $56,439 in Mount Vernon, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Grinnell, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Vernon, Iowa is more expensive than Grinnell, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Mount Vernon
than in Grinnell, Iowa
Grinnell, IA vs. Mount Vernon, IA
Compared to Grinnell, Mount Vernon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  13.4% higher
  Health
  15.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower