Wichita, Kansas vs. Clear Lake, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Clear Lake, Iowa is 0.7% more expensive than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $50,368 in Clear Lake, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Clear Lake, Iowa is more expensive than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Clear Lake
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. Clear Lake, IA
Compared to Wichita, Clear Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% higher
      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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  21.8% lower
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower