Yankton, South Dakota vs. Grimes, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grimes, Iowa is 13.8% more expensive than Yankton, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $77,783 in Grimes, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Yankton, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grimes, Iowa is more expensive than Yankton, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Grimes
than in Yankton, South Dakota
Yankton, SD vs. Grimes, IA
Compared to Yankton, Grimes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  28.1% higher
  Health
  14.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower