Rochester, Minnesota vs. Clear Lake, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Clear Lake, Iowa is 11.1% cheaper than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $44,432 in Clear Lake, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Clear Lake, Iowa is cheaper than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Clear Lake
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs. Clear Lake, IA
Compared to Rochester, Clear Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  15.3% lower
  Health
  13.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower