Ocean Springs, Mississippi vs. Clearwater, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Clearwater, Florida is 12.5% more expensive than Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $56,243 in Clearwater, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Clearwater, Florida is more expensive than Ocean Springs, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Clearwater
than in Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Ocean Springs, MS vs. Clearwater, FL
Compared to Ocean Springs, Clearwater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  9.5% higher
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower