Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs Clear Lake, Iowa


The cost of living in Clear Lake, Iowa is 51.0% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $49,477 in Clear Lake, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Clear Lake, Iowa is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Clear Lake
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs Clear Lake, IA
Compared to Seattle, Clear Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.0% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.3% higher
  Commute
  54.3% lower
  Health
  13.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.6% lower

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