Clear Lake, WI vs Paddock Lake, WI

Clear Lake is moderately more affordable than Paddock Lake, with a 14.6% lower cost of living index. Clear Lake scores 78 compared to 92 for Paddock Lake, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Paddock 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 $1,202/month in Paddock Lake — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Clear Lake is more affordable at $172,100 median vs $242,800.

Median household income in Clear Lake is $73,214 compared to $88,438 in Paddock Lake (-17.2%). While Paddock 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, less than the 16.3% in Paddock Lake.