Franklin, Wisconsin vs. Spencer, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spencer, Iowa is 26.3% cheaper than Franklin, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $36,873 in Spencer, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Franklin, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spencer, Iowa is cheaper than Franklin, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Spencer
than in Franklin, Wisconsin
Franklin, WI vs. Spencer, IA
Compared to Franklin, Spencer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.3% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  38.3% lower
  Health
  23.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher