Charleston, Illinois vs. Clearwater, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Clearwater, Florida is 40.0% more expensive than Charleston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $69,986 in Clearwater, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Clearwater, Florida is more expensive than Charleston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
185% more expensive in Clearwater
than in Charleston, Illinois
Charleston, IL vs. Clearwater, FL
Compared to Charleston, Clearwater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.0% higher
      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
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  72.1% higher
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher