| | Clear Lake, IA | Decorah, IA | United States |
| Overall | 73.3 | 84.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 96.8 | 98.0 | 100 |
| Health | 100.5 | 127.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 72.7 | 70.1 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $272,800 | $244,800 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,930.0% | 10,140.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 62.9 | 59.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 101.5 | 105.1 | 100 |
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ridiculously expensive housing for such a small town. The wages in the town do not even remotely compensate for the high cost of housing. Average housing prices start More
I have been a resident of Decorah, IA for 26 years. Decorah is located in the northeast corner of Iowa. When we entertain out of town guests they always comment how More
This college has the most extensive music program of any liberal arts college around, has a strong connection to public radio, and Decorah is reputed to be a lovely More
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