Clear Lake, Iowa vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 104.1% more expensive than Clear Lake, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $210,260 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Clear Lake, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Clear Lake, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
202% more expensive in Seattle
than in Clear Lake, Iowa
Clear Lake, IA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Clear Lake, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  104.1% 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
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  320.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.7% lower
  Commute
  118.6% higher
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.6% higher