Cost of Living Calculator - Grinnell, Iowa vs Oakland, Maine


The cost of living in Oakland, Maine is 12.2% more expensive than Grinnell, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $168,405 in Oakland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Grinnell, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, Maine is more expensive than Grinnell, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Oakland
than in Grinnell, Iowa
Grinnell, IA vs Oakland, ME
Compared to Grinnell, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  13.4% higher
  Health
  22.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower

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