salaryRent is lower than in 74% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 18.9 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $49,200 a year. That is $24 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Iowa cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Iowa. It is number 58 of 86 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Clinton?
Share of households by yearly income. 16.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Clinton
| Size | Clinton | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $408 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $673 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $998 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,345 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,417 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Clinton overall?
Everyday prices in Iowa overall are 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Clinton, so the Iowa figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Clinton
Life in Clinton
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Clinton?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $410 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $118,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $11,820 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Clinton, IA?
Renting in Clinton costs a median of about $1,230 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Iowa median is $1,071.
How much do I need to make to live in Clinton?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $49,200 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Clinton cheap or expensive?
Clinton is rated OK: rent takes 22.7% of the typical household income of $64,958. It ranks 58th cheapest of 86 Iowa cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Clinton?
The median homeowner in Clinton pays $2,152 a year in property taxes, about 1.82% of the median home value.
Is Clinton more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Iowa are 12% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Clinton?
The median home value in Clinton is $118,200, about 1.8 times the typical yearly household income.
24,322 people live in Clinton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.