Clinton, IA vs Storm Lake, IA

Clinton is moderately more affordable than Storm Lake, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Clinton scores 64 compared to 70 for Storm Lake, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Storm Lake can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clinton is $751/month compared to $830/month in Storm Lake — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Clinton is more affordable at $115,400 median vs $163,600.

Median household income in Clinton is $57,493 compared to $58,341 in Storm Lake (-1.5%). Storm Lake does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Clinton spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, less than the 17.1% in Storm Lake.