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McGregor, FL vs Clearwater, FL

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Is it cheaper to live in Clearwater or is it cheaper to live in McGregor?
- Clearwater is 1.3% less expensive than McGregor.

Which city has more affordable housing, Clearwater or McGregor?
- Clearwater housing costs are 38.3% less expensive than McGregor housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in McGregor or is Health Care more affordable in Clearwater.
- Health related expenses are 13.0% less in Clearwater.
 McGregor, FLClearwater, FLUnited States
 Overall  Unlock102.8100
 Food & Groceries103.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock103.7100
 Housing149.3  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$338,400$338,100
 Utilities99  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock98.8100
 Miscellaneous103.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Mcgregor    2 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

This part of Fort Myers is different, Palm tree lined streets, local cafe’s on Mcgregor. Charming own town and proximity to beautiful beaches! Charming historic area,  More

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Over 8 years ago

Love this hidden gem in Fort Myers, beautiful palm lined streets, tons of amenities and low  More

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Reviews for Clearwater    23 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Lived here all my life and it is still an amazing place to call home. Rural is long gone, but there are plentiful places to get away from the glitz and glamour that  More

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Just moved here 2 months ago. My utility bill was $160. Water usage was only $31 but the charge for sewer based on the water usage was $42. I was also charged $17.85  More

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I've resided in Clearwater for 30 odd years (no pun intended). It does have it's good and bad. We are an attractive city wrapped around an amazing piece of waterfront.  More

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