Cedar Falls, Iowa vs. Tampa, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 28.2% more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $56,400 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Tampa
than in Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA vs. Tampa, FL
Compared to Cedar Falls, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  83.2% higher
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher