San Francisco, California vs. Tampa, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 57.5% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $68,000 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Tampa
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Tampa, FL
Compared to San Francisco, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.5% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  29.1% lower
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.1% lower