Spirit Lake, Iowa vs. New Ulm, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Ulm, Minnesota is 9.8% cheaper than Spirit Lake, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $45,099 in New Ulm, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Spirit Lake, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Ulm, Minnesota is cheaper than Spirit Lake, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in New Ulm
than in Spirit Lake, Iowa
Spirit Lake, IA vs. New Ulm, MN
Compared to Spirit Lake, New Ulm is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  8.3% lower
  Health
  28.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower