Spirit Lake, Iowa vs. Center City, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Center City, Minnesota is 27.8% more expensive than Spirit Lake, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $95,828 in Center City, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Spirit Lake, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Center City, Minnesota is more expensive than Spirit Lake, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Center City
than in Spirit Lake, Iowa
Spirit Lake, IA vs. Center City, MN
Compared to Spirit Lake, Center City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.8% higher
      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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  89.2% higher
  Health
  32.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower