Portsmouth, Virginia vs. Clearwater, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Clearwater, Florida is 9.5% more expensive than Portsmouth, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $54,751 in Clearwater, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Clearwater, Florida is more expensive than Portsmouth, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Clearwater
than in Portsmouth, Virginia
Portsmouth, VA vs. Clearwater, FL
Compared to Portsmouth, Clearwater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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)
  35.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  0.2% lower
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher