Griswold, IA vs Holland, IA

Griswold is moderately more affordable than Holland, with a 6.9% lower cost of living index. Griswold scores 68 compared to 73 for Holland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Holland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Griswold is $937/month compared to $1,094/month in Holland — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Griswold is more affordable at $89,400 median vs $111,700.

Median household income in Griswold is $61,167 compared to $71,979 in Holland (-15%). While Holland is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Griswold spend roughly 18.4% of their income on rent, more than the 18.2% in Holland.

Climate-wise, Griswold is notably warmer with an average of 52.4°F compared to 47.7°F in Holland. Holland receives more rainfall at 32.8" per year compared to 31.9" in Griswold.