West St. Paul, Minnesota vs. Spirit Lake, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spirit Lake, Iowa is 14.8% cheaper than West St. Paul, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $46,002 in Spirit Lake, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in West St. Paul, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spirit Lake, Iowa is cheaper than West St. Paul, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Spirit Lake
than in West St. Paul, Minnesota
West St. Paul, MN vs. Spirit Lake, IA
Compared to West St. Paul, Spirit Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  38.6% lower
  Health
  55.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower