Dallas, Texas vs. Tampa, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 2.7% more expensive than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $770,003 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is more expensive than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Tampa
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Tampa, FL
Compared to Dallas, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  4.3% lower
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower