Durant, IA vs Spirit Lake, IA

Durant is moderately more affordable than Spirit Lake, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Durant scores 71 compared to 77 for Spirit Lake, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Spirit Lake can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Durant is $765/month compared to $885/month in Spirit Lake — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Durant is more affordable at $202,000 median vs $218,400.

Median household income in Durant is $82,563 compared to $73,627 in Spirit Lake (+12.1%). Durant offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Durant spend roughly 11.1% of their income on rent, less than the 14.4% in Spirit Lake.