Cost of Living Calculator - Lakewood, California vs Tampa, Florida


The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 33.7% cheaper than Lakewood, California.

You would need a salary of $69,575 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is cheaper than Lakewood, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Tampa
than in Lakewood, California
Lakewood, CA vs Tampa, FL
Compared to Lakewood, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.7% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  27.9% lower
  Health
  15.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower

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