Adel, IA vs Grimes, IA

Adel is moderately more affordable than Grimes, with a 6.9% lower cost of living index. Adel scores 84 compared to 91 for Grimes, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Grimes can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Adel is $842/month compared to $1,156/month in Grimes — a 27% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Adel has cheaper rent, Grimes actually has lower median home values ($281,000 vs $320,500).

Median household income in Adel is $96,905 compared to $104,497 in Grimes (-7.3%). While Grimes is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Adel spend roughly 10.4% of their income on rent, less than the 13.3% in Grimes.