Grinnell, KS vs Preston, KS

Preston is moderately more affordable than Grinnell, with a 10.9% lower cost of living index. Grinnell scores 58 compared to 52 for Preston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Grinnell can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Grinnell is $540/month compared to $628/month in Preston — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Grinnell has cheaper rent, Preston actually has lower median home values ($21,900 vs $123,400).

Median household income in Grinnell is $62,500 compared to $28,462 in Preston (+119.6%). While Grinnell is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Grinnell spend roughly 10.4% of their income on rent, less than the 26.5% in Preston.