Clearwater, FL vs Pinellas Park, FL

Pinellas Park is moderately more affordable than Clearwater, with a 6.9% lower cost of living index. Clearwater scores 109 compared to 102 for Pinellas Park, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Clearwater can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clearwater is $1,539/month compared to $1,506/month in Pinellas Park — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pinellas Park is more affordable at $251,900 median vs $326,100.

Median household income in Clearwater is $64,440 compared to $62,043 in Pinellas Park (+3.9%). The higher salaries in Clearwater partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Clearwater spend roughly 28.7% of their income on rent, less than the 29.1% in Pinellas Park.