Columbus, Ohio vs. Tampa, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 20.0% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $92,801 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Tampa
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Tampa, FL
Compared to Columbus, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  24.4% higher
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher