Moving from Boston to Tampa?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Boston lifestyle in Tampa, you'd need to earn:
$69,890/year
▼ $5,110 less than you make now
| Category | Boston | Tampa |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $69,890 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$6,990 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,333 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,013 |
| State Tax | -$3,750 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,399 | $57,554 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -6.8% in Tampa
- Housing is -15.2% in Tampa
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $3,750/year in taxes in Tampa
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~1,183 miles
DIY Truck
$4,000
Container
$6,500
Full-Service
$9,000
Salary Equivalents: Boston to Tampa
| Your Boston Salary | Tampa Equivalent | Difference | Tampa Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $37,275 | -$2,725 | $31,989 |
| $50,000 | $46,594 | -$3,406 | $39,477 |
| $60,000 | $55,912 | -$4,088 | $46,964 |
| $75,000 | $69,890 | -$5,110 | $57,554 |
| $100,000 | $93,187 | -$6,813 | $73,943 |
| $150,000 | $139,781 | -$10,219 | $106,293 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Boston and Tampa Compare
Housing (15% cheaper in Tampa)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Tampa rents for $1,500/month compared to $2,950/month in Boston. Median home prices: $374,000 in Tampa vs $825,000 in Boston.
Taxes
Massachusetts has a progressive state income tax from 5.0% to 9.0%. Florida has no state income tax. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Tampa would save you about $3,750/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Tampa's overall cost of living is 6.8% lower than Boston, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Boston: 108.3, Tampa: 100.9.
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