Cities Similar to Clear Lake, IA
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Clear Lake, IA
1. Decorah, IA
7,578 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$314K
Rent estimate
$720/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Canfield, OH
7,610 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$307K
Rent estimate
$780/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Seward, NE
7,672 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$298K
Rent estimate
$760/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Orange City, IA
6,397 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$306K
Rent estimate
$700/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Sioux Center, IA
8,543 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$336K
Rent estimate
$750/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Batesville, IN
7,354 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$311K
Rent estimate
$810/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Waupaca, WI
6,333 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$308K
Rent estimate
$780/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Angola, IN
9,456 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$301K
Rent estimate
$750/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Pacific, MO
7,554 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$293K
Rent estimate
$820/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Sheboygan Falls, WI
8,187 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$325K
Rent estimate
$850/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Clear Lake
We compare saved cost indexes (30% of the score), home values (20%), rent estimates (15%), population (15%) and region (20%). Financial differences are measured relative to the two cities, and population uses a logarithmic scale. Rent estimates prefer city ZIP data when available.
A match needs at least two financial factors available for both cities. Missing factors reduce the score instead of counting as matches. Each card lists the factors actually compared. Scores are a ranking aid, not a percentage probability, a measure of data accuracy, or a promise of a similar lifestyle. Climate, schools, jobs and your personal budget are not part of this score.
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