Tampa, Florida vs. Charles City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charles City, Iowa is 31.9% cheaper than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $68,081 in Charles City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charles City, Iowa is cheaper than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Charles City
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Charles City, IA
Compared to Tampa, Charles City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.9% 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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  44.2% lower
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher