Cost of Living Calculator - Clear Lake, Iowa vs Washington, District of Columbia


The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 83.2% more expensive than Clear Lake, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $137,409 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Clear Lake, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Clear Lake, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
136% more expensive in Washington
than in Clear Lake, Iowa
Clear Lake, IA vs Washington, DC
Compared to Clear Lake, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.2% 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
  17.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  227.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  115.1% higher
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher

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