Cities Similar to Grimes, IA
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Grimes, IA
1. Norwalk, IA
14,873 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$335K
Rent estimate
$1,090/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Box Elder, SD
13,868 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$356K
Rent estimate
$1,070/mo
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Compare →3. Sartell, MN
19,726 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$331K
Rent estimate
$1,060/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Dyer, IN
16,333 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$353K
Rent estimate
$1,190/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Chippewa Falls, WI
14,656 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$323K
Rent estimate
$1,000/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Greendale, WI
14,472 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$363K
Rent estimate
$1,180/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Onalaska, WI
19,018 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$347K
Rent estimate
$980/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Sycamore, IL
18,682 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$308K
Rent estimate
$1,080/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Glen Carbon, IL
13,868 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$319K
Rent estimate
$1,010/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Kaukauna, WI
17,493 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$326K
Rent estimate
$960/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Grimes
We compare saved cost indexes (30% of the score), home values (20%), rent estimates (15%), population (15%) and region (20%). Financial differences are measured relative to the two cities, and population uses a logarithmic scale. Rent estimates prefer city ZIP data when available.
A match needs at least two financial factors available for both cities. Missing factors reduce the score instead of counting as matches. Each card lists the factors actually compared. Scores are a ranking aid, not a percentage probability, a measure of data accuracy, or a promise of a similar lifestyle. Climate, schools, jobs and your personal budget are not part of this score.
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