Cost of Living Calculator - Houston, Texas vs Clear Lake, Iowa


The cost of living in Clear Lake, Iowa is 13.9% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $64,563 in Clear Lake, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Clear Lake, Iowa is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
47% cheaper in Clear Lake
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs Clear Lake, IA
Compared to Houston, Clear Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  47.1% lower
  Health
  5.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower

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