Clear Lake, WI vs Williams Bay, WI

Clear Lake is moderately more affordable than Williams Bay, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. Clear Lake scores 78 compared to 90 for Williams Bay, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Williams Bay 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 $799/month in Williams Bay — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Williams Bay has cheaper rent, Clear Lake actually has lower median home values ($172,100 vs $397,600).

Median household income in Clear Lake is $73,214 compared to $70,568 in Williams Bay (+3.7%). Clear Lake offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Clear Lake spend roughly 14.9% of their income on rent, more than the 13.6% in Williams Bay.