Ocean City, New Jersey vs. Clearwater, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Clearwater, Florida is 33.4% cheaper than Ocean City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $33,322 in Clearwater, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocean City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Clearwater, Florida is cheaper than Ocean City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Clearwater
than in Ocean City, New Jersey
Ocean City, NJ vs. Clearwater, FL
Compared to Ocean City, Clearwater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.4% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  1.2% higher
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower

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