Arcata, California vs. Tampa, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 4.2% cheaper than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $47,921 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is cheaper than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Tampa
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs. Tampa, FL
Compared to Arcata, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  38.1% higher
  Health
  14.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower