salaryMobile is 15% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tampa to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,257
$2,216
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,109
$1,886
💵 Families earn per year
$57,762
$81,400
🔑 Buying a house
$193,300
$420,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
88.1
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$968
$3,264
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$162
👥 People living there
203,416
401,618
Commute to work
22.8 min
24.8 min
College degree
32%
45.7%
Own their home
54%
50.3%
Below poverty line
18.4%
15.5%
Unemployment
5.6%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Mobile for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Tampa for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Mobile | Tampa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $47,000 | $75,710 | +61% in Tampa |
| Dental Hygienist | $60,710 | $95,870 | +58% in Tampa |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,860 | $37,070 | +38% in Tampa |
| Firefighter | $46,770 | $59,660 | +28% in Tampa |
| Market Research Analyst | $60,340 | $75,210 | +25% in Tampa |
| Nurse Practitioner | $103,480 | $128,120 | +24% in Tampa |
| Medical Assistant | $36,350 | $44,480 | +22% in Tampa |
| Physician Assistant | $104,960 | $127,820 | +22% in Tampa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mobile or Tampa cheaper to live in?
Mobile is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,257 a month there versus $2,216 in Tampa.
What salary do I need in Tampa to match $60,000 in Mobile?
About $68,712 a year gives the same standard of living in Tampa.
Where do people earn more, Mobile or Tampa?
The typical household earns $57,762 in Mobile and $81,400 in Tampa, 29% more in Tampa.