Lakewood, Washington vs. Clearwater, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Clearwater, Florida is 16.9% cheaper than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $41,534 in Clearwater, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Clearwater, Florida is cheaper than Lakewood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Clearwater
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs. Clearwater, FL
Compared to Lakewood, Clearwater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  50.9% higher
  Commute
  16.9% lower
  Health
  17.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% lower