Decorah, Iowa vs. Spokane Valley, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spokane Valley, Washington is 20.7% more expensive than Decorah, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $90,496 in Spokane Valley, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Decorah, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spokane Valley, Washington is more expensive than Decorah, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Spokane Valley
than in Decorah, Iowa
Decorah, IA vs. Spokane Valley, WA
Compared to Decorah, Spokane Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.5% lower
  Commute
  51.3% higher
  Health
  33.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher