Meridian, Idaho vs. Clearwater, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Clearwater, Florida is 16.4% cheaper than Meridian, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $83,629 in Clearwater, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Clearwater, Florida is cheaper than Meridian, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Clearwater
than in Meridian, Idaho
Meridian, ID vs. Clearwater, FL
Compared to Meridian, Clearwater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% higher
  Commute
  9.3% higher
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher