Salem, Oregon vs. Tampa, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 1.3% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $146,841 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
21% more expensive in Tampa
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Tampa, FL
Compared to Salem, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.4% higher
  Commute
  16.6% higher
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher