Clear Lake, Iowa vs. Charles City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charles City, Iowa is 14.1% cheaper than Clear Lake, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $51,533 in Charles City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Clear Lake, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charles City, Iowa is cheaper than Clear Lake, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Charles City
than in Clear Lake, Iowa
Clear Lake, IA vs. Charles City, IA
Compared to Clear Lake, Charles City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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)
  47.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  0.5% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher