Cost of Living Calculator - Blaine, Minnesota vs Spirit Lake, Iowa


The cost of living in Spirit Lake, Iowa is 18.0% cheaper than Blaine, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $41,005 in Spirit Lake, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Blaine, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spirit Lake, Iowa is cheaper than Blaine, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Spirit Lake
than in Blaine, Minnesota
Blaine, MN vs Spirit Lake, IA
Compared to Blaine, Spirit Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  42.0% lower
  Health
  56.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher

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