Meriden, Connecticut vs. Tampa, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 4.9% more expensive than Meriden, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $57,669 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Meriden, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is more expensive than Meriden, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Tampa
than in Meriden, Connecticut
Meriden, CT vs. Tampa, FL
Compared to Meriden, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% lower
  Commute
  21.5% higher
  Health
  16.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.6% lower