salaryTampa is 10% 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
$1,867
$2,216
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,573
$1,886
💵 Families earn per year
$56,147
$81,400
🔑 Buying a house
$373,700
$420,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
112.6
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$7,262
$3,264
⚡ Electric bill per month
$143
$162
👥 People living there
310,178
401,618
Commute to work
32.6 min
24.8 min
College degree
19.7%
45.7%
Own their home
24.4%
50.3%
Below poverty line
23.4%
15.5%
Unemployment
11.6%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Newark for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Tampa for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Newark | Tampa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $106,420 | $59,660 | -44% in Tampa |
| Lawyer | $208,880 | $127,490 | -39% in Tampa |
| Elementary School Teacher | $96,900 | $60,120 | -38% in Tampa |
| HVAC Technician | $77,990 | $50,540 | -35% in Tampa |
| Operations Manager | $157,000 | $103,670 | -34% in Tampa |
| Plumber | $78,610 | $52,000 | -34% in Tampa |
| Carpenter | $74,300 | $52,130 | -30% in Tampa |
| Registered Nurse | $119,720 | $85,470 | -29% in Tampa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Newark or Tampa cheaper to live in?
Tampa is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,216 a month there versus $1,867 in Newark.
What salary do I need in Tampa to match $60,000 in Newark?
About $53,778 a year gives the same standard of living in Tampa.
Where do people earn more, Newark or Tampa?
The typical household earns $56,147 in Newark and $81,400 in Tampa, 31% more in Tampa.