Indianola, Iowa vs. Grinnell, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grinnell, Iowa is 10.0% cheaper than Indianola, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $81,000 in Grinnell, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianola, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grinnell, Iowa is cheaper than Indianola, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Grinnell
than in Indianola, Iowa
Indianola, IA vs. Grinnell, IA
Compared to Indianola, Grinnell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  16.6% lower
  Health
  15.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower