What is a pro or con of living in Tampa, Floridacompared to Allentown, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 57% more expensive in Tampa.

What salary do I need to live in Tampa, Florida copmared to Allentown, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $12,000 in Allentown, Pennsylvania should increase to $13,381 in Tampa, Florida (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ALLENTOWN vs. TAMPA
Cost of Living Comparison

Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Tampa, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 11.5% more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $13,381 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Tampa, Florida is more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Tampa
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania

Allentown, PA vs. Tampa, FL

Compared to Allentown, Tampa is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

64.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.8% lower

Commute

11.7% higher

Health

2.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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