Cost of Living Calculator - Augusta, Maine vs Spirit Lake, Iowa


The cost of living in Spirit Lake, Iowa is 3.4% more expensive than Augusta, Maine.

You would need a salary of $51,689 in Spirit Lake, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Augusta, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spirit Lake, Iowa is more expensive than Augusta, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Spirit Lake
than in Augusta, Maine
Augusta, ME vs Spirit Lake, IA
Compared to Augusta, Spirit Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  0.8% lower
  Health
  24.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher

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