Spirit Lake, Iowa vs. Springdale, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springdale, Arkansas is 1.6% more expensive than Spirit Lake, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $50,817 in Springdale, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Spirit Lake, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springdale, Arkansas is more expensive than Spirit Lake, Iowa
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
35% more expensive in Springdale
than in Spirit Lake, Iowa
Spirit Lake, IA vs. Springdale, AR
Compared to Spirit Lake, Springdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  35.5% higher
  Health
  19.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower