Santa Clara, California vs. Tampa, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 55.9% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $40,580 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Tampa
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Tampa, FL
Compared to Santa Clara, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.9% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower