Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs Clear Lake, Iowa


The cost of living in Clear Lake, Iowa is 37.9% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $46,563 in Clear Lake, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Clear Lake, Iowa is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Clear Lake
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Clear Lake, IA
Compared to Portland, Clear Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.9% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.3% higher
  Commute
  51.6% lower
  Health
  10.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% lower

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