Tampa, Florida vs. Texas City, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Texas City, Texas is 20.9% cheaper than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $15,815 in Texas City, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Texas City, Texas is cheaper than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Texas City
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Texas City, TX
Compared to Tampa, Texas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  23.7% lower
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher