Moving from Raleigh to Tampa?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Raleigh lifestyle in Tampa, you'd need to earn:
$77,088/year
▲ $2,088 more than you make now
| Category | Raleigh | Tampa |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $77,088 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$8,573 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,779 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,118 |
| State Tax | -$3,188 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,961 | $62,617 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is +2.8% in Tampa
- Housing is +21.5% in Tampa
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $3,188/year in taxes in Tampa
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~585 miles
DIY Truck
$3,000
Container
$5,000
Full-Service
$7,000
Salary Equivalents: Raleigh to Tampa
| Your Raleigh Salary | Tampa Equivalent | Difference | Tampa Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $41,114 | +$1,114 | $35,074 |
| $50,000 | $51,392 | +$1,392 | $43,332 |
| $60,000 | $61,671 | +$1,671 | $51,591 |
| $75,000 | $77,088 | +$2,088 | $62,617 |
| $100,000 | $102,784 | +$2,784 | $80,695 |
| $150,000 | $154,176 | +$4,176 | $116,132 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Raleigh and Tampa Compare
Housing (22% more expensive in Tampa)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Tampa rents for $1,500/month compared to $1,240/month in Raleigh. Median home prices: $374,000 in Tampa vs $431,000 in Raleigh.
Taxes
North Carolina has a flat 4.3% state income tax. Florida has no state income tax. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Tampa would save you about $3,188/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Tampa's overall cost of living is 2.8% higher than Raleigh, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Raleigh: 98.2, Tampa: 100.9.
Plan Your Move
Get Free Moving Quotes
Compare rates from licensed movers for your Raleigh to Tampa move. Average cost: $3,000–$7,000.
Compare Moving Quotes →Find Apartments in Tampa
Average 1BR rent in Tampa: $1,500/month. Browse available listings.
Search Apartments →High-Yield Savings
Park your moving fund in a 4.5%+ APY savings account while you plan your relocation.
Compare Savings Rates →