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


The cost of living in Clear Lake, Iowa is 5.4% cheaper than Taft, California.

You would need a salary of $70,962 in Clear Lake, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Taft, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Clear Lake, Iowa is cheaper than Taft, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
39% cheaper in Clear Lake
than in Taft, California
Taft, CA vs Clear Lake, IA
Compared to Taft, Clear Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  39.3% lower
  Health
  9.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower

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