Grinnell, Iowa vs. Rock Island, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rock Island, Illinois is 8.8% cheaper than Grinnell, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $45,581 in Rock Island, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Grinnell, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rock Island, Illinois is cheaper than Grinnell, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Rock Island
than in Grinnell, Iowa
Grinnell, IA vs. Rock Island, IL
Compared to Grinnell, Rock Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% lower
      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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  20.1% higher
  Health
  21.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower