Big Lake township, Minnesota vs. Charles City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charles City, Iowa is 37.0% cheaper than Big Lake township, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $56,732 in Charles City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Big Lake township, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charles City, Iowa is cheaper than Big Lake township, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Charles City
than in Big Lake township, Minnesota
Big Lake Township, MN vs. Charles City, IA
Compared to Big Lake Township, Charles City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  46.5% lower
  Health
  33.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower