Cost of Living Calculator - Modesto, California vs Clear Lake, Iowa


The cost of living in Clear Lake, Iowa is 28.5% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $53,655 in Clear Lake, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Clear Lake, Iowa is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Clear Lake
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs Clear Lake, IA
Compared to Modesto, Clear Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  44.8% lower
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower

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