Cost of living
Grinnell, Iowa compared to Montrose
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Overview comparison
Grinnell, IowaMontrose
Consumer prices in Grinnell, Iowa are roughly 29% higher than in Montrose.
Cost of living
| Item | Grinnell, Iowa | Montrose |
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| Total with rent one person | 4,039 | 2,814 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,958 | 4,751 |
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| Without rent one person | 913 | 1,030 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,489 | 2,353 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,982.37 | 1,800.24 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,899.31 | 2,561.11 |
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| Food person | 820 | 606 |
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| Food family | 1,827 | 1,811 |
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| Transport person | 135.58 | 100.94 |
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| Transport family | 369.59 | 266.25 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.49 years | 80.24 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Grinnell, Iowa | Montrose |
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| Lunch Menu | 23.72 | 17.07 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 85.47 | 89.85 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.75 | 10.2 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.5 | 5.76 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.05 | 5.53 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.78 | 2.93 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Grinnell, Iowa | Montrose |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 2,856.16 | 1,652.4 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,723.91 | 1,266.56 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 4,919.96 | 2,777.55 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,889.16 | 2,629.5 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 171.97 | 107.66 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 196.03 | 167.68 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 80.07 | 62.84 |
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Transportation
| Item | Grinnell, Iowa | Montrose |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.62 | 7.61 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 9,734 | 4,767 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 5,426 | 3,141 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.57 | 2.63 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 95.03% | 76.54% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.3 | 20.82 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.94 | 1 |
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Groceries
| Item | Grinnell, Iowa | Montrose |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.1 | 0.95 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.02 | 3.24 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.28 | 4.02 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.49 | 13.19 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.72 | 12.49 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 20.7 | 18.09 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.95 | 2.07 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.01 | 1.25 |
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Other
| Item | Grinnell, Iowa | Montrose |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 87.12 | 41.81 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.89 | 16.2 |
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| Doctors visit | 165.11 | 128.14 |
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| Haircut, simple | 20.96 | 23.96 |
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| Brand Jeans | 61 | 64.58 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 95.93 | 104.24 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 2,311.46 | 1,501.7 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 25,650 | 22,231 |
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