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:
$72,777/year
▼ $2,223 less than you make now
| Category | Raleigh | Tampa |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $72,777 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$7,625 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,512 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,055 |
| State Tax | -$3,188 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,961 | $59,585 |
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 | $38,981 | -$1,019 | $33,360 |
| $50,000 | $48,732 | -$1,268 | $41,195 |
| $60,000 | $58,481 | -$1,519 | $49,028 |
| $75,000 | $72,777 | -$2,223 | $59,585 |
| $100,000 | $96,881 | -$3,119 | $76,542 |
| $150,000 | $145,032 | -$4,968 | $109,882 |
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.
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