Cost of Living Calculator - Worcester, Massachusetts vs Clear Lake, Iowa


The cost of living in Clear Lake, Iowa is 21.8% cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $58,680 in Clear Lake, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Clear Lake, Iowa is cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Clear Lake
than in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, MA vs Clear Lake, IA
Compared to Worcester, Clear Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  34.1% lower
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower

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