Clear Lake, WI vs Oliver, WI

Clear Lake, WI and Oliver, WI have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.5% difference in their overall index. Clear Lake scores 78 while Oliver scores 80 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Clear Lake is $910/month compared to $1,125/month in Oliver — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Clear Lake is more affordable at $172,100 median vs $189,800.

Median household income in Clear Lake is $73,214 compared to $82,500 in Oliver (-11.3%). While Oliver 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, less than the 16.4% in Oliver.