Urbana, Illinois vs. Grinnell, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grinnell, Iowa is 1.9% more expensive than Urbana, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $30,579 in Grinnell, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Urbana, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grinnell, Iowa is more expensive than Urbana, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Grinnell
than in Urbana, Illinois
Urbana, IL vs. Grinnell, IA
Compared to Urbana, Grinnell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  6.8% lower
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher