Should you visit Clearwater or Milwaukee?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the prices of travel for Clearwater and Milwaukee. We’ll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget. So, let's dig into it.
Clearwater
Clearwater is a city in Florida's Tampa Bay area known for its sunny weather and gulf coast beaches. Its most famous beach (Clearwater Beach) is located on a barrier island with white sands and crystal waters - a perfect setting for activities such as fishing, sailing, kayaking, jet skiing, dolphin and sunset tours, parasailing, and more.
Milwaukee
Milwaukee is a city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin on Lake Michigan's western shore. It's known for its breweries, many of which offer tours chronicling its role in the beer industry. Overlooking the Menomonee River, the Harley-Davidson Museum displays classic motorcycles, including one of Elvis Presley's. Nearby is the Milwaukee Public Museum, with its large-scale European Village and a recreation of old Milwaukee. In summertime, festivals let loose by the lake almost every weekend. These attractions along with stylish eating and shopping areas have turned Wisconsin's largest city into an interesting and attractive destination.
Which city is cheaper, Milwaukee or Clearwater?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Clearwater is $241, while the average daily cost in Milwaukee is $141. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Clearwater and Milwaukee in more detail.
Accommodation
Accommodation prices vary by location and style, but travelers pay on average about $208 for a double occupancy room in Clearwater.
Travelers usually pay around $158 for a double occupancy room in Milwaukee If you want to be in a premiere location or have high end amenities, you can expect to pay a bit more.
Food
The average traveler spends about $38 per day in Clearwater for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
Food in Milwaukee costs travelers about $41 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
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Food
Meals for one day
Clearwater $38
Milwaukee $41
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Milwaukee
For Milwaukee, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Private Tour: Secret Food Tours Milwaukee:
$90
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Milwaukee Secret Food Tour w/ Private Tour Option:
$193
Local Transportation
The cost of a taxi ride in Clearwater is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $177 per person, per day, on local transportation in Clearwater.
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Milwaukee than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend $31 on transportation in Milwaukee on average per day.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Clearwater
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Clearwater:
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St.Pete–Clearwater Airport (PIE) to Clearwater Beach -Roundtrip Private Transfer:
$72
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St. Pete–Clearwater Airport (PIE) to St. Petersburg - Roundtrip Private Transfer:
$147
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St. Pete–Clearwater Airport (PIE) to St. Petersburg - Arrival Private Transfer:
$37
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St. Pete–Clearwater Airport (PIE) to Clearwater Beach - Arrival Private Transfer:
$75
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Private Transfer from Clearwater Beach to Port Canaveral:
$658
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Private Transfer from Clearwater Beach to Orlando-Sanford (SFB) Airport:
$588
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Private Transfer from Clearwater Beach to Orlando (MCO) Airport:
$453
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Clearwater Beach to Tampa Airport (TPA) - Departure Private Transfer:
$83
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Clearwater Beach to St.Pete–Clearwater Airport (PIE) -Departure Private Transfer:
$37
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Milwaukee
Also for Milwaukee, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Milwaukee - General Mitchell Airport One Way Transfer:
$64
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Private Transfer Milwaukee Airport MKE to Milwaukee in Business Class Car:
$67
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Private Transfer Milwaukee to Milwaukee Airport MKE in Business Class Car:
$67
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Private Transfer Milwaukee Airport MKE to Milwaukee in an SUV:
$83
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Private Transfer Milwaukee to Milwaukee Airport MKE in an SUV:
$83
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Private Transfer Milwaukee Airport MKE to Milwaukee in Luxury Class Car:
$100
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Private Transfer Milwaukee to Milwaukee Airport MKE in a Luxury Car:
$100
Is it cheaper to fly into Clearwater or Milwaukee?
Prices for flights to both Milwaukee and Clearwater change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Entertainment
Sightseeing expenses in Milwaukee, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of $21 per day, per person.
Tours and Activities in Clearwater
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Clearwater are as follows:
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Adventure Boat in Clearwater Beach:
$23
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Beach Cruiser Bicycle:
$15
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Boeing 737 Flight Simulator Experience:
$154
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Calypso Queen Tropical Party Buffet Cruise:
$35
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Clearwater Beach Pier 60 Tour:
$199
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Clearwater Daytime Yacht Music Cruise with Optional Dining:
$22
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Clearwater Dolphin-Watching Tour:
$27
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Clearwater Encounters with Dolphins Tour:
$20
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Clearwater Evening Yacht Cruise with Optional Dining:
$22
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Clearwater Sunset Celebration Cruise:
$29
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Dolphin Adventure at Clearwater Beach:
$32
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Dolphin Sightseeing Tour of Clearwater Beach with Free Ice Cream:
$21
Tours and Activities in Milwaukee
For Milwaukee, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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The Grand Walk: An audio tour through Milwaukee's historical and cultural heart:
$5.00
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Skip the Line: Museum Admission Ticket - Grohmann Museum:
$5.00
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Skip the Line: Chudnow Museum of Yesteryear Admission Ticket:
$6.00
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Skip the Line: North Point Lighthouse Admission Ticket:
$8.00
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Harley-Davidson Museum General Admission Ticket with Audio Guided Option:
$22
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Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Bus Tour:
$35
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Ticket:
$40
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Cruisin' Karaoke Tour:
$41
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Discover Iconic Milwaukee Tour:
$41
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Fun Milwaukee Tours:
$45
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Fun Public Milwaukee Tours:
$45
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Christmas Past, Present and Future Light Tour:
$70
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Milwaukee spend on average $26 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Sample the Local Flavors in Milwaukee
Also in Milwaukee, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Milwaukee Bar Hunt: Milwaukee Bar Crawl:
$12
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Operation Mindfall Brewery District in Downtown Milwaukee:
$35
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Operation Mindfall Bar Crawl on Brady Street:
$35
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Clearwater and Milwaukee, we can see that Clearwater is more expensive. And not only is Milwaukee much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Milwaukee would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Milwaukee and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Clearwater would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Clearwater than you might in Milwaukee.
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