Berkeley, California vs. Tampa, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 56.5% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $32,202 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Tampa
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Tampa, FL
Compared to Berkeley, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.5% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  5.6% lower
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower