Tampa, Florida vs. Monrovia, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monrovia, California is 62.5% more expensive than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $227,483 in Monrovia, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monrovia, California is more expensive than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
128% more expensive in Monrovia
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Monrovia, CA
Compared to Tampa, Monrovia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.5% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  226.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  42.1% higher
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher