Seattle, Washington vs. Clearwater, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Clearwater, Florida is 40.9% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $59,058 in Clearwater, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Clearwater, Florida is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Clearwater
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Clearwater, FL
Compared to Seattle, Clearwater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.9% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  52.5% higher
  Commute
  28.1% lower
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% lower