Tampa, Florida vs. Michigan City, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Michigan City, Indiana is 28.4% cheaper than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $21,466 in Michigan City, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Michigan City, Indiana is cheaper than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Michigan City
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Michigan City, IN
Compared to Tampa, Michigan City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.4% 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
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  29.8% lower
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher