Tampa, Florida vs. Lake Lure, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Lure, North Carolina is 4.5% cheaper than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $28,640 in Lake Lure, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Lure, North Carolina is cheaper than Tampa, Florida
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
37% cheaper in Lake Lure
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Lake Lure, NC
Compared to Tampa, Lake Lure is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  37.6% lower
  Health
  23.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower