Cost of Living Calculator - Spirit Lake, Iowa vs Baltimore, Maryland


The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 6.5% more expensive than Spirit Lake, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $53,267 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Spirit Lake, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is more expensive than Spirit Lake, Iowa
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
95% more expensive in Baltimore
than in Spirit Lake, Iowa
Spirit Lake, IA vs Baltimore, MD
Compared to Spirit Lake, Baltimore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% higher
  Commute
  95.3% higher
  Health
  27.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower

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