Grinnell, Iowa vs. Urbana, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Urbana, Illinois is 1.9% cheaper than Grinnell, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $49,053 in Urbana, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Grinnell, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Urbana, Illinois is cheaper than Grinnell, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Urbana
than in Grinnell, Iowa
Grinnell, IA vs. Urbana, IL
Compared to Grinnell, Urbana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  7.3% higher
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower