Haines, Alaska vs. Grimes, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grimes, Iowa is 16.1% cheaper than Haines, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $41,964 in Grimes, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Haines, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grimes, Iowa is cheaper than Haines, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Grimes
than in Haines, Alaska
Haines, AK vs. Grimes, IA
Compared to Haines, Grimes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% 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
  34.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.1% lower
  Commute
  23.2% higher
  Health
  19.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.4% lower