Center Point, IA vs Clear Lake, IA

Clear Lake is moderately more affordable than Center Point, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Center Point scores 80 compared to 74 for Clear Lake, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Center Point can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Center Point is $1,022/month compared to $755/month in Clear Lake — a 35% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Clear Lake has cheaper rent, Center Point actually has lower median home values ($215,800 vs $235,100).

Median household income in Center Point is $92,500 compared to $70,278 in Clear Lake (+31.6%). While Center Point is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Center Point spend roughly 13.3% of their income on rent, more than the 12.9% in Clear Lake.