Cost of Living Calculator - Brandon, South Dakota vs Spirit Lake, Iowa


The cost of living in Spirit Lake, Iowa is 11.9% cheaper than Brandon, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $44,039 in Spirit Lake, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Brandon, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spirit Lake, Iowa is cheaper than Brandon, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Spirit Lake
than in Brandon, South Dakota
Brandon, SD vs Spirit Lake, IA
Compared to Brandon, Spirit Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  19.2% lower
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher

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