Clearwater, Florida vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 3.6% cheaper than Clearwater, Florida.

You would need a salary of $134,910 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Clearwater, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Clearwater, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Houston
than in Clearwater, Florida
Clearwater, FL vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Clearwater, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  20.4% higher
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower