Lakeville, Minnesota vs. Grimes, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grimes, Iowa is 16.9% cheaper than Lakeville, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $41,556 in Grimes, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeville, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grimes, Iowa is cheaper than Lakeville, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Grimes
than in Lakeville, Minnesota
Lakeville, MN vs. Grimes, IA
Compared to Lakeville, Grimes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  25.9% lower
  Health
  37.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower