Spirit Lake, Iowa vs. Stillwater, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stillwater, Minnesota is 28.5% more expensive than Spirit Lake, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $64,236 in Stillwater, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Spirit Lake, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stillwater, Minnesota is more expensive than Spirit Lake, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Stillwater
than in Spirit Lake, Iowa
Spirit Lake, IA vs. Stillwater, MN
Compared to Spirit Lake, Stillwater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  68.0% higher
  Health
  36.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher