Clear Lake, Iowa vs. Lima, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lima, Pennsylvania is 53.4% more expensive than Clear Lake, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $76,703 in Lima, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Clear Lake, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lima, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Clear Lake, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Lima
than in Clear Lake, Iowa
Clear Lake, IA vs. Lima, PA
Compared to Clear Lake, Lima is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.4% 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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  122.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  98.1% higher
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher