Clear Lake, IA vs Williamsburg, IA

Williamsburg is moderately more affordable than Clear Lake, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Clear Lake scores 74 compared to 69 for Williamsburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Clear Lake 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 $702/month in Williamsburg — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Williamsburg is more affordable at $194,000 median vs $235,100.

Median household income in Clear Lake is $70,278 compared to $65,607 in Williamsburg (+7.1%). The higher salaries in Clear Lake partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Clear Lake spend roughly 12.9% of their income on rent, more than the 12.8% in Williamsburg.