Spirit Lake, Iowa vs. Whitefish, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Whitefish, Montana is 49.0% more expensive than Spirit Lake, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $134,107 in Whitefish, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Spirit Lake, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whitefish, Montana is more expensive than Spirit Lake, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
203% more expensive in Whitefish
than in Spirit Lake, Iowa
Spirit Lake, IA vs. Whitefish, MT
Compared to Spirit Lake, Whitefish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.0% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% lower
  Commute
  17.0% higher
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower