Cost of Living Calculator - Detroit, Michigan vs Spirit Lake, Iowa


The cost of living in Spirit Lake, Iowa is 3.4% cheaper than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $72,463 in Spirit Lake, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spirit Lake, Iowa is cheaper than Detroit, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
64% cheaper in Spirit Lake
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs Spirit Lake, IA
Compared to Detroit, Spirit Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  184.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  64.3% lower
  Health
  42.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher

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