Highlands, North Carolina vs. Tampa, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 19.0% cheaper than Highlands, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $40,508 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Highlands, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is cheaper than Highlands, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Tampa
than in Highlands, North Carolina
Highlands, NC vs. Tampa, FL
Compared to Highlands, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  62.5% higher
  Health
  17.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower