Cost of Living Calculator - Birmingham, Alabama vs Clear Lake, Iowa


The cost of living in Clear Lake, Iowa is 8.6% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $54,293 in Clear Lake, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Clear Lake, Iowa is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
169% more expensive in Clear Lake
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs Clear Lake, IA
Compared to Birmingham, Clear Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  159.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  28.8% lower
  Health
  17.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower

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