Providence, Rhode Island vs. Clearwater, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Clearwater, Florida is 8.3% cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $73,340 in Clearwater, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Clearwater, Florida is cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Clearwater
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs. Clearwater, FL
Compared to Providence, Clearwater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  11.3% lower
  Health
  18.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% lower