Clear Lake, Iowa vs. Denver, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Denver, Colorado is 55.5% more expensive than Clear Lake, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $77,737 in Denver, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Clear Lake, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Denver, Colorado is more expensive than Clear Lake, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
111% more expensive in Denver
than in Clear Lake, Iowa
Clear Lake, IA vs. Denver, CO
Compared to Clear Lake, Denver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.5% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  150.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  84.6% higher
  Health
  16.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher