Imperial Beach, California vs. Tampa, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 32.8% cheaper than Imperial Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $47,014 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Imperial Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is cheaper than Imperial Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Tampa
than in Imperial Beach, California
Imperial Beach, CA vs. Tampa, FL
Compared to Imperial Beach, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.8% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  10.7% lower
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower