Clearwater, Florida has an overall cost of living index of 99.9, which is 0.1 points below the US average of 100 — making it about average versus most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,539 per month, while the typical home is valued around $326,100. Households earn a median of $64,440 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$64,440
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,539
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$326,100
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
99.9
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,593
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,696
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,977
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,527
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
Each category is indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
99.9
Goods
97.6
Rents / Housing
118.6
Services
92.8
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
State Income Tax
None
No state income tax on wages
State Sales Tax
6.00%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | $117,010 |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | $86,060 |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | $66,980 |
| ⚡Electrician | $51,580 |
| 📊Accountant | $84,560 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
117,075
Latest estimate
Median Age
46.4 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Clearwater?
Clearwater has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 99.9. The US national average is 100, so Clearwater is 0.1 points below the national average.
What is the median rent in Clearwater?
The median gross rent in Clearwater is $1,539 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Clearwater?
The median household income in Clearwater is $64,440 per year.
What is the median home value in Clearwater?
The median home value in Clearwater is $326,100 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Clearwater?
Air quality data for Clearwater is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Clearwater?
Florida has no state income tax on wages and a statewide sales tax of 6.00% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology