Cost of Living Calculator - Birmingham, Alabama vs Clearwater, Florida


The cost of living in Clearwater, Florida is 30.9% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $98,184 in Clearwater, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Clearwater, Florida is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
234% more expensive in Clearwater
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs Clearwater, FL
Compared to Birmingham, Clearwater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.9% higher
      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
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  218.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  11.8% higher
  Health
  15.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher

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