Long Beach, Mississippi vs. Tampa, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 25.7% more expensive than Long Beach, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $37,709 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is more expensive than Long Beach, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Tampa
than in Long Beach, Mississippi
Long Beach, MS vs. Tampa, FL
Compared to Long Beach, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  28.3% higher
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher