Tampa, Florida vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 135.3% more expensive than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $176,471 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
224% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Tampa, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  135.3% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  528.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  41.1% higher
  Health
  14.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.1% higher