Van Meter, Iowa vs. Grimes, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grimes, Iowa is 2.9% cheaper than Van Meter, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $48,554 in Grimes, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Van Meter, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grimes, Iowa is cheaper than Van Meter, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Grimes
than in Van Meter, Iowa
Van Meter, IA vs. Grimes, IA
Compared to Van Meter, Grimes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  3.6% higher
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% lower