Durham, North Carolina vs. Tampa, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 6.4% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $69,133 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
33% more expensive in Tampa
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Tampa, FL
Compared to Durham, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  33.3% higher
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher