Clearwater, Florida vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 30.6% more expensive than Clearwater, Florida.

You would need a salary of $65,288 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Clearwater, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Clearwater, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Austin
than in Clearwater, Florida
Clearwater, FL vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Clearwater, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.6% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  11.2% higher
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower