Tampa, Florida vs. Waco, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waco, Texas is 23.9% cheaper than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $58,585 in Waco, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waco, Texas is cheaper than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Waco
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Waco, TX
Compared to Tampa, Waco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% 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
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  35.5% lower
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower