Santa Cruz, California vs. Clearwater, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Clearwater, Florida is 51.3% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $24,349 in Clearwater, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Clearwater, Florida is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Clearwater
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Clearwater, FL
Compared to Santa Cruz, Clearwater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.3% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% higher
  Commute
  10.6% lower
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower