Grimes, IA Cost of Living


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Grimes cost of living score
86.6
Less expensive
13.4% lower
than the US average
8.1% higher
than the Iowa average
Grimes, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 86.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 13.4% lower than the U.S. average and 8.1% lower than the average for Iowa.

Grimes, IA

Housing costs in Grimes?
A typical home costs $301,400, which is 10.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 54.6% more expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Grimes costs $1,160 per month, which is 18.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 19.8% more than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Grimes?
To live comfortably in Grimes, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $57,600 for a family, and $38,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Grimes?
The cost of living in Grimes, IA is quite reasonable. The median home value is around $210,000, which is lower than the national average. Property taxes are relatively low as well. Groceries and other basic necessities are also inexpensive in Grimes. In addition, there are many great restaurants and shops to explore throughout the city. With its low cost of living and high quality of life, Grimes is an attractive place to live for people looking for a small-town feel but with big-city amenities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesGrimesIowaUnited States
  86.680.1100.0
  100.694.4100
  102.4108.2100.0
  101.655.4100.0
  $301,400$194,900$338,100
  90.2%98.5%100.0%
  80.371.4100.0
  112.596.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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