Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Clearwater, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Clearwater, Florida is 0.6% cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $39,759 in Clearwater, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Clearwater, Florida is cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Clearwater
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Clearwater, FL
Compared to Charlotte, Clearwater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  1.1% higher
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher