Clearwater, Florida vs. Cedar Falls, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Falls, Iowa is 18.4% cheaper than Clearwater, Florida.

You would need a salary of $40,817 in Cedar Falls, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Clearwater, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Falls, Iowa is cheaper than Clearwater, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Cedar Falls
than in Clearwater, Florida
Clearwater, FL vs. Cedar Falls, IA
Compared to Clearwater, Cedar Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  38.1% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower