Tampa, Florida vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 2.6% cheaper than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $29,219 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is cheaper than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Dallas
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Tampa, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  4.5% higher
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher