Asbury, IA vs Grimes, IA

Grimes is moderately more affordable than Asbury, with a 8.9% lower cost of living index. Asbury scores 99 compared to 91 for Grimes, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Asbury can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Asbury is $1,379/month compared to $1,156/month in Grimes — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Grimes is more affordable at $281,000 median vs $312,400.

Median household income in Asbury is $130,071 compared to $104,497 in Grimes (+24.5%). While Asbury is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Asbury spend roughly 12.7% of their income on rent, less than the 13.3% in Grimes.