Galveston, Texas vs. Clearwater, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Clearwater, Florida is 5.8% more expensive than Galveston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $52,882 in Clearwater, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Galveston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Clearwater, Florida is more expensive than Galveston, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
26% more expensive in Clearwater
than in Galveston, Texas
Galveston, TX vs. Clearwater, FL
Compared to Galveston, Clearwater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% higher
  Commute
  27.0% higher
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower

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