Stratford, Connecticut vs. Tampa, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 14.4% cheaper than Stratford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $42,781 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Stratford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is cheaper than Stratford, Connecticut
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
41% cheaper in Tampa
than in Stratford, Connecticut
Stratford, CT vs. Tampa, FL
Compared to Stratford, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.8% lower
  Commute
  16.2% lower
  Health
  20.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.0% lower