Carroll, Iowa vs. Tampa, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 33.5% more expensive than Carroll, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $40,039 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Carroll, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is more expensive than Carroll, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in Tampa
than in Carroll, Iowa
Carroll, IA vs. Tampa, FL
Compared to Carroll, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.5% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  88.4% higher
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower