Royal, Iowa vs. Grand Rapids, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Rapids, Minnesota is 7.5% more expensive than Royal, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $53,767 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Royal, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Rapids, Minnesota is more expensive than Royal, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
158% more expensive in Grand Rapids
than in Royal, Iowa
Royal, IA vs. Grand Rapids, MN
Compared to Royal, Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  106.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% lower
  Commute
  9.8% lower
  Health
  25.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower