Tampa, Florida vs. Redwood City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Redwood City, California is 167.6% more expensive than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $535,080 in Redwood City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Redwood City, California is more expensive than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
322% more expensive in Redwood City
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Redwood City, CA
Compared to Tampa, Redwood City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  167.6% 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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  633.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  23.9% higher
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.1% higher