Clear Lake, Iowa vs. Laughlin, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laughlin, Nevada is 11.2% more expensive than Clear Lake, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $55,596 in Laughlin, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Clear Lake, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laughlin, Nevada is more expensive than Clear Lake, Iowa
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
57% more expensive in Laughlin
than in Clear Lake, Iowa
Clear Lake, IA vs. Laughlin, NV
Compared to Clear Lake, Laughlin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% higher
      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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  57.2% higher
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher