What is a pro or con of living in Clearwater, Floridacompared to Gulfport, Mississippi?

Median Home Cost is 96% more expensive in Clearwater.

What salary do I need to live in Clearwater, Florida copmared to Gulfport, Mississippi?

A salary of $66,000 in Gulfport, Mississippi should increase to $81,149 in Clearwater, Florida (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

GULFPORT vs. CLEARWATER
Cost of Living Comparison

Gulfport, Mississippi vs. Clearwater, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Clearwater, Florida is 23.0% more expensive than Gulfport, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $81,149 in Clearwater, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Gulfport, Mississippi.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Clearwater, Florida is more expensive than Gulfport, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
96% more expensive in Clearwater
than in Gulfport, Mississippi

Gulfport, MS vs. Clearwater, FL

Compared to Gulfport, Clearwater is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

85.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.9% higher

Commute

14.1% higher

Health

1.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Gulfport, Mississippi vs. Clearwater, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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