Oak Ridge, North Carolina vs. Clearwater, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Clearwater, Florida is 8.6% cheaper than Oak Ridge, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $137,131 in Clearwater, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Ridge, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Clearwater, Florida is cheaper than Oak Ridge, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Clearwater
than in Oak Ridge, North Carolina
Oak Ridge, NC vs. Clearwater, FL
Compared to Oak Ridge, Clearwater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% higher
  Commute
  21.5% higher
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher