Palo Alto, California vs. Tampa, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 76.0% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $53,911 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Tampa
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Tampa, FL
Compared to Palo Alto, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.0% 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
  15.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  20.3% lower
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower