Cost of Living Calculator - Prior Lake, Minnesota vs Clear Lake, Iowa


The cost of living in Clear Lake, Iowa is 29.1% cheaper than Prior Lake, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $35,431 in Clear Lake, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Prior Lake, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Clear Lake, Iowa is cheaper than Prior Lake, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Clear Lake
than in Prior Lake, Minnesota
Prior Lake, MN vs Clear Lake, IA
Compared to Prior Lake, Clear Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  43.6% lower
  Health
  33.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% lower

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