Tampa, Florida vs. Arvada, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arvada, Colorado is 27.0% more expensive than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $96,521 in Arvada, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arvada, Colorado is more expensive than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Arvada
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Arvada, CO
Compared to Tampa, Arvada is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  4.5% higher
  Health
  16.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% higher