Cost of living comparison
Clearwater is 6.6% cheaper than United States overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 8.5% less in Clearwater
- Groceries
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pay 7.6% more in Clearwater
- Transportation
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pay 17.7% less in Clearwater
- Housing
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pay 15.9% more in Clearwater
- Childcare
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pay 68.1% less in Clearwater
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 3.6% less in Clearwater
- Clothing
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pay 28.2% more in Clearwater
The cost of clothing, housing, and groceries in Clearwater are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including childcare, transportation, restaurants, and entertainment and sports are lower in Clearwater.
If you lived in Clearwater instead of United States, you would:
pay 8.5% less for restaurants
|
United States
|
Clearwater
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$18.59
|
$19.50
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.47
|
$9.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.50
|
$2.09
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.96
|
$1.80
|
|
pay 7.6% more for groceries
|
United States
|
Clearwater
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.49
|
$3.54
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.33
|
$5.43
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.91
|
$4.07
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.56
|
$4.48
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.16
|
$4.75
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.33
|
$2.59
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.78
|
$0.68
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.00
|
$2.47
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.16
|
$2.37
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.34
|
$1.62
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.38
|
$1.66
|
|
pay 17.7% less for transportation
|
United States
|
Clearwater
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.61
|
$3.35
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$65.15
|
$32.50
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,583.67
|
$32,000.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.81
|
$15.17
|
|
pay 15.9% more for housing
|
United States
|
Clearwater
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$67.50
|
$63.99
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,655.99
|
$2,112.50
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,423.40
|
$1,562.50
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$148.34
|
$194.84
|
|
pay 68.1% less for childcare
|
United States
|
Clearwater
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,351.84
|
$427.78
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$22,265.44
|
$7,200.00
|
|
pay 3.6% less for entertainment and sports
|
United States
|
Clearwater
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.78
|
$6.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.04
|
$4.54
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.68
|
$7.25
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$50.84
|
$55.00
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.30
|
$14.00
|
|
pay 28.2% more for clothing
|
United States
|
Clearwater
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$50.38
|
$59.83
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.66
|
$55.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$85.52
|
$102.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$111.08
|
$154.83
|
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