Cost of Living Calculator - Clear Lake, Iowa vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 30.7% more expensive than Clear Lake, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $97,993 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Clear Lake, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Clear Lake, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Chicago
than in Clear Lake, Iowa
Clear Lake, IA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Clear Lake, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.7% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  120.2% higher
  Health
  12.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% higher

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