Long Beach, California vs. Grinnell, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grinnell, Iowa is 50.2% cheaper than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $29,868 in Grinnell, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grinnell, Iowa is cheaper than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Grinnell
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Grinnell, IA
Compared to Long Beach, Grinnell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.2% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  59.0% lower
  Health
  38.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower