Los Angeles, California vs. Tampa, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 41.1% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $67,682 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Tampa
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Tampa, FL
Compared to Los Angeles, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.1% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  32.2% lower
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower