Fairfax, Virginia vs. Tampa, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 30.0% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $34,987 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Tampa
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Tampa, FL
Compared to Fairfax, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  12.1% lower
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% lower