Bessemer, Alabama vs. Tampa, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 37.5% more expensive than Bessemer, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $103,150 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Bessemer, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is more expensive than Bessemer, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
250% more expensive in Tampa
than in Bessemer, Alabama
Bessemer, AL vs. Tampa, FL
Compared to Bessemer, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.5% higher
      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
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  240.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  25.7% higher
  Health
  17.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher