Great Bend, Kansas vs. Clear Lake, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Clear Lake, Iowa is 16.8% more expensive than Great Bend, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $87,571 in Clear Lake, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Great Bend, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Clear Lake, Iowa is more expensive than Great Bend, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
175% more expensive in Clear Lake
than in Great Bend, Kansas
Great Bend, KS vs. Clear Lake, IA
Compared to Great Bend, Clear Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  4.0% lower
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower