Clear Lake, SD vs Warner, SD

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Clear Lake is 23.6% cheaper than Warner. With a cost index of 64 vs 84, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Clear Lake to Warner should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Clear Lake is $679/month compared to $1,094/month in Warner — a 38% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Clear Lake is more affordable at $144,400 median vs $231,600.

Median household income in Clear Lake is $65,398 compared to $114,375 in Warner (-42.8%). While Warner 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 12.5% of their income on rent, more than the 11.5% in Warner.