Grinnell, Iowa vs. West Salem, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Salem, Wisconsin is 17.2% more expensive than Grinnell, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $58,586 in West Salem, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Grinnell, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Salem, Wisconsin is more expensive than Grinnell, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in West Salem
than in Grinnell, Iowa
Grinnell, IA vs. West Salem, WI
Compared to Grinnell, West Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  21.2% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower