St. Petersburg, Florida vs. Spirit Lake, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spirit Lake, Iowa is 14.6% cheaper than St. Petersburg, Florida.

You would need a salary of $64,019 in Spirit Lake, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spirit Lake, Iowa is cheaper than St. Petersburg, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Spirit Lake
than in St. Petersburg, Florida
St. Petersburg, FL vs. Spirit Lake, IA
Compared to St. Petersburg, Spirit Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  35.1% lower
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher