Salem, Virginia vs. Tampa, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 18.1% more expensive than Salem, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $141,731 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is more expensive than Salem, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Tampa
than in Salem, Virginia
Salem, VA vs. Tampa, FL
Compared to Salem, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  48.5% higher
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower