Scranton, Pennsylvania vs. Tampa, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 31.3% more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $144,392 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
180% more expensive in Tampa
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA vs. Tampa, FL
Compared to Scranton, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  215.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  28.1% higher
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower

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