Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Clearwater, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Clearwater, Florida is 25.1% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $52,553 in Clearwater, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Clearwater, Florida is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Clearwater
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Clearwater, FL
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Clearwater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  43.6% higher
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher