College Station, Texas vs. Tampa, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 17.2% more expensive than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $19,920 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is more expensive than College Station, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Tampa
than in College Station, Texas
College Station, TX vs. Tampa, FL
Compared to College Station, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  59.9% higher
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher