Tampa, Florida vs. Kent, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kent, Washington is 32.3% more expensive than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $66,152 in Kent, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kent, Washington is more expensive than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Kent
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Kent, WA
Compared to Tampa, Kent is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.3% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.7% lower
  Commute
  29.3% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.3% higher