Long Beach, California vs. Tampa, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 34.8% cheaper than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $84,733 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is cheaper than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Tampa
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Tampa, FL
Compared to Long Beach, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.8% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  29.0% lower
  Health
  15.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower