Clear Lake, IA vs Hudson, IA

Clear Lake is moderately more affordable than Hudson, with a 10.7% lower cost of living index. Clear Lake scores 74 compared to 83 for Hudson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hudson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clear Lake is $755/month compared to $1,082/month in Hudson — a 30% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Clear Lake has cheaper rent, Hudson actually has lower median home values ($234,500 vs $235,100).

Median household income in Clear Lake is $70,278 compared to $119,327 in Hudson (-41.1%). While Hudson is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Clear Lake spend roughly 12.9% of their income on rent, more than the 10.9% in Hudson.