Bellingham, Washington vs. Clearwater, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Clearwater, Florida is 19.6% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $40,219 in Clearwater, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Clearwater, Florida is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Clearwater
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Clearwater, FL
Compared to Bellingham, Clearwater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  50.5% higher
  Commute
  20.5% higher
  Health
  6.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower