Brooklyn, New York vs. Spirit Lake, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spirit Lake, Iowa is 53.6% cheaper than Brooklyn, New York.

You would need a salary of $23,200 in Spirit Lake, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Brooklyn, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spirit Lake, Iowa is cheaper than Brooklyn, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Spirit Lake
than in Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn, NY vs. Spirit Lake, IA
Compared to Brooklyn, Spirit Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.6% 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
  16.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.7% lower
  Commute
  66.9% lower
  Health
  8.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower