Cost of Living in Clinton
Clinton's cost of living centers on genuinely affordable housing, offset by a real, elevated Clinton County property tax rate.
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Clinton's 2026 median home value ran $115,400-$129,168 depending on source -- well below Iowa's statewide average of approximately $241,255.
A real, elevated county property tax rate
Clinton County's own cited effective property tax rate ran approximately 1.59%, above the national median (1.02%) -- this pass did not find a Clinton-city-specific figure distinct from this countywide rate.
Iowa's flat income tax and combined sales tax
Iowa's flat 3.8% state income tax (2026) and Clinton's combined 7% sales tax (6% state plus 1% Clinton County local-option) apply uniformly.
Key takeaways
- Clinton's home values run genuinely, substantially below Iowa's statewide average.
- Clinton County's ~1.59% effective property tax rate is a real, ongoing cost above the national median.
- Iowa's flat 3.8% income tax and Clinton's 7% combined sales tax apply statewide.
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