Columbia, Maryland vs. Tampa, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 12.3% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $50,404 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Tampa
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Tampa, FL
Compared to Columbia, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  3.9% higher
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.9% lower