Le Mars, Iowa vs. Spencer, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spencer, Iowa is 1.4% cheaper than Le Mars, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $44,361 in Spencer, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Le Mars, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spencer, Iowa is cheaper than Le Mars, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Spencer
than in Le Mars, Iowa
Le Mars, IA vs. Spencer, IA
Compared to Le Mars, Spencer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  2.6% higher
  Health
  17.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower