Clearwater, Florida vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 19.1% more expensive than Clearwater, Florida.

You would need a salary of $41,675 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Clearwater, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Clearwater, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Clearwater, Florida
Clearwater, FL vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Clearwater, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.4% lower
  Commute
  20.7% higher
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% higher