Anchorage, Alaska vs. Clearwater, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Clearwater, Florida is 14.6% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $42,716 in Clearwater, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Clearwater, Florida is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Clearwater
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Clearwater, FL
Compared to Anchorage, Clearwater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  14.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  5.5% lower
  Health
  17.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% lower