Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Collins, Colorado vs Spirit Lake, Iowa


The cost of living in Spirit Lake, Iowa is 26.6% cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $55,079 in Spirit Lake, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spirit Lake, Iowa is cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Spirit Lake
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs Spirit Lake, IA
Compared to Fort Collins, Spirit Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  27.1% lower
  Health
  32.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher

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