Cost of Living Calculator - Denver, Colorado vs Spirit Lake, Iowa


The cost of living in Spirit Lake, Iowa is 32.9% cheaper than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $51,368 in Spirit Lake, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spirit Lake, Iowa is cheaper than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Spirit Lake
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs Spirit Lake, IA
Compared to Denver, Spirit Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.9% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  45.1% lower
  Health
  38.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher

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