Chapel Hill, North Carolina vs. Clearwater, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Clearwater, Florida is 14.6% cheaper than Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $42,716 in Clearwater, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Clearwater, Florida is cheaper than Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Clearwater
than in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC vs. Clearwater, FL
Compared to Chapel Hill, Clearwater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  19.6% higher
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower