Spirit Lake, Iowa vs. Aurora, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aurora, Colorado is 38.7% more expensive than Spirit Lake, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $69,370 in Aurora, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Spirit Lake, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aurora, Colorado is more expensive than Spirit Lake, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Aurora
than in Spirit Lake, Iowa
Spirit Lake, IA vs. Aurora, CO
Compared to Spirit Lake, Aurora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.7% higher
      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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  114.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  90.9% higher
  Health
  26.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower