Riverside, California vs. Tampa, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 22.7% cheaper than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $50,265 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is cheaper than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Tampa
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Tampa, FL
Compared to Riverside, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  23.3% lower
  Health
  14.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower