Columbus, Georgia vs. Clearwater, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Clearwater, Florida is 29.7% more expensive than Columbus, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $51,885 in Clearwater, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Clearwater, Florida is more expensive than Columbus, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
140% more expensive in Clearwater
than in Columbus, Georgia
Columbus, GA vs. Clearwater, FL
Compared to Columbus, Clearwater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  134.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  23.8% higher
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% higher