Spirit Lake, Iowa vs. Roy, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Roy, Utah is 23.3% more expensive than Spirit Lake, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $61,669 in Roy, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Spirit Lake, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Roy, Utah is more expensive than Spirit Lake, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Roy
than in Spirit Lake, Iowa
Spirit Lake, IA vs. Roy, UT
Compared to Spirit Lake, Roy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  42.5% higher
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower