New Bedford, Massachusetts vs. Clearwater, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Clearwater, Florida is 3.3% cheaper than New Bedford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $72,512 in Clearwater, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Clearwater, Florida is cheaper than New Bedford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Clearwater
than in New Bedford, Massachusetts
New Bedford, MA vs. Clearwater, FL
Compared to New Bedford, Clearwater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  10.3% higher
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher