Clear Lake, WI vs Oostburg, WI

Clear Lake, WI and Oostburg, WI have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.9% difference in their overall index. Clear Lake scores 78 while Oostburg scores 79 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 $931/month in Oostburg — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Clear Lake is more affordable at $172,100 median vs $230,400.

Median household income in Clear Lake is $73,214 compared to $87,276 in Oostburg (-16.1%). While Oostburg 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 12.8% in Oostburg.