Cost of living
Grinnell, Iowa compared to Oxford
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Overview comparison
Grinnell, IowaOxford
Consumer prices in Grinnell, Iowa are roughly 31% higher than in Oxford.
Cost of living
| Item | Grinnell, Iowa | Oxford |
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| Total with rent one person | 4,039 | 2,153 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,958 | 6,263 |
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| Without rent one person | 913 | 1,023 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,489 | 2,775 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,982.37 | 1,491.89 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,899.31 | 2,314.87 |
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| Food person | 820 | 565 |
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| Food family | 1,827 | 1,306 |
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| Transport person | 135.58 | 82.59 |
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| Transport family | 369.59 | 307.64 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.49 years | 84.05 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Grinnell, Iowa | Oxford |
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| Lunch Menu | 23.72 | 18.91 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 85.47 | 90.92 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.75 | 10.41 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.5 | 6.05 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.05 | 5.31 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.78 | 2.14 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Grinnell, Iowa | Oxford |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 2,856.16 | 1,769.37 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,723.91 | 1,157.3 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 4,919.96 | 2,921.78 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,889.16 | 2,939.76 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 171.97 | 103.01 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 196.03 | 161.63 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 80.07 | 57.47 |
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Transportation
| Item | Grinnell, Iowa | Oxford |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.62 | 7.92 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 9,734 | 4,774 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 5,426 | 2,593 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.57 | 2.07 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 95.03% | 68.11% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.3 | 17.28 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.94 | 0.87 |
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Groceries
| Item | Grinnell, Iowa | Oxford |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.1 | 1.21 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.02 | 2.96 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.28 | 4.41 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.49 | 10.43 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.72 | 9.63 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 20.7 | 13.74 |
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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 | 1.36 |
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Other
| Item | Grinnell, Iowa | Oxford |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 87.12 | 48.44 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.89 | 13.17 |
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| Doctors visit | 165.11 | 117.74 |
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| Haircut, simple | 20.96 | 23.8 |
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| Brand Jeans | 61 | 58.63 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 95.93 | 75.04 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 2,311.46 | 1,176.75 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 25,650 | 21,023 |
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