Clear Lake, Iowa vs. West Bend, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Bend, Wisconsin is 13.5% more expensive than Clear Lake, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $38,591 in West Bend, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Clear Lake, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Bend, Wisconsin is more expensive than Clear Lake, Iowa
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
42% more expensive in West Bend
than in Clear Lake, Iowa
Clear Lake, IA vs. West Bend, WI
Compared to Clear Lake, West Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  35.9% higher
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% higher