Bellevue, Washington vs. Spirit Lake, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spirit Lake, Iowa is 57.1% cheaper than Bellevue, Washington.

You would need a salary of $21,457 in Spirit Lake, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellevue, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spirit Lake, Iowa is cheaper than Bellevue, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Spirit Lake
than in Bellevue, Washington
Bellevue, WA vs. Spirit Lake, IA
Compared to Bellevue, Spirit Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.1% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.0% higher
  Commute
  50.6% lower
  Health
  31.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower