Hattiesburg, Mississippi vs. Tampa, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 32.4% more expensive than Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $46,354 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is more expensive than Hattiesburg, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
107% more expensive in Tampa
than in Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS vs. Tampa, FL
Compared to Hattiesburg, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.4% 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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  45.8% higher
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher