Columbia, Missouri vs. Tampa, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 15.5% more expensive than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $48,501 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is more expensive than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Tampa
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. Tampa, FL
Compared to Columbia, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  51.9% higher
  Health
  19.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower