Tampa, Florida vs. Charleston, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, Tennessee is 13.5% cheaper than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $18,740 in Charleston, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, Tennessee is cheaper than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Charleston
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Charleston, TN
Compared to Tampa, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  22.7% lower
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower