Tampa, Florida vs. Salisbury, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salisbury, North Carolina is 17.8% cheaper than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $45,188 in Salisbury, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salisbury, North Carolina is cheaper than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Salisbury
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Salisbury, NC
Compared to Tampa, Salisbury is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  21.3% lower
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower