Moving from Memphis to Tampa?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Memphis lifestyle in Tampa, you'd need to earn:
$83,244/year
▲ $8,244 more than you make now
| Category | Memphis | Tampa |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $83,244 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$9,928 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$5,161 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,207 |
| State Tax | -$0 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $61,149 | $66,948 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is +9.5% in Tampa
- Housing is +57.6% in Tampa
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~668 miles
DIY Truck
$3,000
Container
$5,000
Full-Service
$7,000
Salary Equivalents: Memphis to Tampa
| Your Memphis Salary | Tampa Equivalent | Difference | Tampa Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $44,006 | +$4,006 | $37,397 |
| $50,000 | $54,952 | +$4,952 | $46,192 |
| $60,000 | $66,256 | +$6,256 | $54,997 |
| $75,000 | $83,244 | +$8,244 | $66,948 |
| $100,000 | $110,579 | +$10,579 | $86,178 |
| $150,000 | $165,669 | +$15,669 | $123,988 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Memphis and Tampa Compare
Housing (58% more expensive in Tampa)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Tampa rents for $1,500/month compared to $950/month in Memphis. Median home prices: $374,000 in Tampa vs $236,000 in Memphis.
Taxes
Tennessee has no state income tax. Florida has no state income tax.
Overall Cost of Living
Tampa's overall cost of living is 9.5% higher than Memphis, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Memphis: 92.2, Tampa: 100.9.
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