Cost of Living Calculator - Clear Lake, Iowa vs Austin, Minnesota


The cost of living in Austin, Minnesota is 11.3% cheaper than Clear Lake, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $66,515 in Austin, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Clear Lake, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Minnesota is cheaper than Clear Lake, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Austin
than in Clear Lake, Iowa
Clear Lake, IA vs Austin, MN
Compared to Clear Lake, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% lower
      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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  1.9% lower
  Health
  11.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher

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