Mankato, Minnesota vs. Spirit Lake, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spirit Lake, Iowa is 0.7% cheaper than Mankato, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $69,513 in Spirit Lake, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Mankato, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spirit Lake, Iowa is cheaper than Mankato, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Spirit Lake
than in Mankato, Minnesota
Mankato, MN vs. Spirit Lake, IA
Compared to Mankato, Spirit Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  6.3% lower
  Health
  32.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher