Moving from St. Louis to Tampa?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your St. Louis lifestyle in Tampa, you'd need to earn:
$75,229/year
▲ $229 more than you make now
| Category | St. Louis | Tampa |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $75,229 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$8,164 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,664 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,091 |
| State Tax | -$3,349 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,799 | $61,310 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is +6.1% in Tampa
- Housing is +59.2% in Tampa
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $3,349/year in taxes in Tampa
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~862 miles
DIY Truck
$3,000
Container
$5,000
Full-Service
$7,000
Salary Equivalents: St. Louis to Tampa
| Your St. Louis Salary | Tampa Equivalent | Difference | Tampa Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $40,357 | +$357 | $34,465 |
| $50,000 | $50,346 | +$346 | $42,492 |
| $60,000 | $60,335 | +$335 | $50,518 |
| $75,000 | $75,229 | +$229 | $61,310 |
| $100,000 | $99,991 | -$9 | $78,730 |
| $150,000 | $149,459 | -$541 | $112,908 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How St. Louis and Tampa Compare
Housing (59% more expensive in Tampa)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Tampa rents for $1,500/month compared to $990/month in St. Louis. Median home prices: $374,000 in Tampa vs $235,000 in St. Louis.
Taxes
Missouri has a progressive state income tax from 0.0% to 4.7%. Florida has no state income tax. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Tampa would save you about $3,349/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Tampa's overall cost of living is 6.1% higher than St. Louis, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).St. Louis: 95.1, Tampa: 100.9.
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