Clear Lake, WI vs New Holstein, WI

New Holstein is moderately more affordable than Clear Lake, with a 13.8% lower cost of living index. Clear Lake scores 78 compared to 69 for New Holstein, 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 $736/month in New Holstein — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: New Holstein is more affordable at $165,900 median vs $172,100.

Median household income in Clear Lake is $73,214 compared to $61,086 in New Holstein (+19.9%). While Clear Lake 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 14.9% of their income on rent, more than the 14.5% in New Holstein.