Topsail Beach, North Carolina vs. Clearwater, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Clearwater, Florida is 25.0% cheaper than Topsail Beach, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $56,264 in Clearwater, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Topsail Beach, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Clearwater, Florida is cheaper than Topsail Beach, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Clearwater
than in Topsail Beach, North Carolina
Topsail Beach, NC vs. Clearwater, FL
Compared to Topsail Beach, Clearwater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  4.6% higher
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher