Clear Lake, Iowa vs. Decatur, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Alabama is 2.2% cheaper than Clear Lake, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $55,752 in Decatur, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Clear Lake, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Alabama is cheaper than Clear Lake, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Decatur
than in Clear Lake, Iowa
Clear Lake, IA vs. Decatur, AL
Compared to Clear Lake, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  25.6% higher
  Health
  15.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher