Cities Similar to Grinnell, IA
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Grinnell, IA
1. Perryville, MO
8,506 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$215K
Rent estimate
$870/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Carroll, IA
10,163 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$212K
Rent estimate
$790/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Two Rivers, WI
11,169 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$211K
Rent estimate
$830/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Decatur, IN
10,020 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$221K
Rent estimate
$870/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Augusta, KS
9,245 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$212K
Rent estimate
$910/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Napoleon, OH
8,750 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$205K
Rent estimate
$780/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Bethalto, IL
9,170 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$194K
Rent estimate
$830/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Cadillac, MI
10,430 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$219K
Rent estimate
$800/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Haysville, KS
11,268 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$200K
Rent estimate
$850/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Sturgis, MI
11,012 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$197K
Rent estimate
$810/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Grinnell
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.
Click on any city in the results to see a detailed cost of living comparison, including category-by-category breakdowns for housing, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and more. You can also adjust the search to find cities similar to any location in the United States.