Brookline, Massachusetts vs. Tampa, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 49.0% cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $127,584 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Tampa
than in Brookline, Massachusetts
Brookline, MA vs. Tampa, FL
Compared to Brookline, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.0% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% lower
  Commute
  9.8% lower
  Health
  11.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower