Tacoma, Washington vs. Clearwater, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Clearwater, Florida is 16.0% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $54,589 in Clearwater, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Clearwater, Florida is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Clearwater
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Clearwater, FL
Compared to Tacoma, Clearwater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  54.7% higher
  Commute
  17.2% lower
  Health
  17.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% lower