Des Moines, Washington vs. Tampa, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 21.4% cheaper than Des Moines, Washington.

You would need a salary of $39,280 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is cheaper than Des Moines, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Tampa
than in Des Moines, Washington
Des Moines, WA vs. Tampa, FL
Compared to Des Moines, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.5% higher
  Commute
  21.6% lower
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.4% lower