Brookings, South Dakota vs. Tampa, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 23.5% more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $61,726 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Tampa
than in Brookings, South Dakota
Brookings, SD vs. Tampa, FL
Compared to Brookings, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% higher
      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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  86.8% higher
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower