Clear Lake, WI vs Nelson, WI

Nelson is moderately more affordable than Clear Lake, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. Clear Lake scores 78 compared to 69 for Nelson, 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 $910/month compared to $786/month in Nelson — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Nelson is more affordable at $154,200 median vs $172,100.

Median household income in Clear Lake is $73,214 compared to $65,625 in Nelson (+11.6%). 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 14.9% of their income on rent, more than the 14.4% in Nelson.