Tampa, Florida vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 47.9% more expensive than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $44,378 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Boston
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Tampa, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.9% higher
      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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  174.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.3% higher
  Commute
  17.6% higher
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  34.1% higher