Moving from Orlando to Tampa?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Orlando lifestyle in Tampa, you'd need to earn:
$74,610/year
▼ $390 less than you make now
| Category | Orlando | Tampa |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $74,610 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$8,028 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,626 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,082 |
| State Tax | -$0 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $61,149 | $60,874 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -0.5% in Tampa
- Housing is +1.9% in Tampa
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~77 miles
DIY Truck
$800
Container
$1,650
Full-Service
$2,500
Salary Equivalents: Orlando to Tampa
| Your Orlando Salary | Tampa Equivalent | Difference | Tampa Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $39,792 | -$208 | $34,011 |
| $50,000 | $49,740 | -$260 | $42,005 |
| $60,000 | $59,688 | -$312 | $49,998 |
| $75,000 | $74,610 | -$390 | $60,874 |
| $100,000 | $99,479 | -$521 | $78,369 |
| $150,000 | $149,219 | -$781 | $112,744 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Orlando and Tampa Compare
Housing (2% more expensive in Tampa)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Tampa rents for $1,500/month compared to $1,460/month in Orlando. Median home prices: $374,000 in Tampa vs $385,000 in Orlando.
Taxes
Florida has no state income tax. Florida has no state income tax.
Overall Cost of Living
Tampa's overall cost of living is 0.5% lower than Orlando, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Orlando: 101.4, Tampa: 100.9.
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