What is a pro or con of living in Spirit Lake, Iowacompared to Dubuque, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 32% more expensive in Spirit Lake.

What salary do I need to live in Spirit Lake, Iowa copmared to Dubuque, Iowa?

A salary of $108,000 in Dubuque, Iowa should increase to $112,873 in Spirit Lake, Iowa (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

DUBUQUE vs. SPIRIT LAKE
Cost of Living Comparison

Dubuque, Iowa vs. Spirit Lake, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spirit Lake, Iowa is 4.5% more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $112,873 in Spirit Lake, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Dubuque, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Spirit Lake, Iowa is more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Spirit Lake
than in Dubuque, Iowa

Dubuque, IA vs. Spirit Lake, IA

Compared to Dubuque, Spirit Lake is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

3.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.3% lower

Commute

10.0% lower

Health

11.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.4% higher

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Dubuque, Iowa vs. Spirit Lake, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

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