Decatur, Alabama vs. Tampa, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 29.0% more expensive than Decatur, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $128,980 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is more expensive than Decatur, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Tampa
than in Decatur, Alabama
Decatur, AL vs. Tampa, FL
Compared to Decatur, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% 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
  12.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  41.9% higher
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher