Boston, Massachusetts vs. Tampa, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 32.4% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $202,803 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Tampa
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Tampa, FL
Compared to Boston, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.4% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% lower
  Commute
  14.9% lower
  Health
  11.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.4% lower