Garfield, New Jersey vs. Clearwater, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Clearwater, Florida is 22.5% cheaper than Garfield, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $38,772 in Clearwater, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Garfield, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Clearwater, Florida is cheaper than Garfield, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Clearwater
than in Garfield, New Jersey
Garfield, NJ vs. Clearwater, FL
Compared to Garfield, Clearwater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  28.7% lower
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower