Bellingham, Washington vs. Tampa, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 15.8% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $126,258 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Tampa
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Tampa, FL
Compared to Bellingham, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.2% higher
  Commute
  36.7% higher
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower