Spirit Lake, Iowa vs. Cathlamet, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cathlamet, Washington is 14.7% more expensive than Spirit Lake, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $49,322 in Cathlamet, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Spirit Lake, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cathlamet, Washington is more expensive than Spirit Lake, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Cathlamet
than in Spirit Lake, Iowa
Spirit Lake, IA vs. Cathlamet, WA
Compared to Spirit Lake, Cathlamet is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.1% lower
  Commute
  48.7% higher
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower