Moving from Phoenix to Tampa?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Phoenix lifestyle in Tampa, you'd need to earn:
$73,250/year
▼ $1,750 less than you make now
| Category | Phoenix | Tampa |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $73,250 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$7,729 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,542 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,062 |
| State Tax | -$1,875 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $59,274 | $59,917 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -2.3% in Tampa
- Housing is +3.8% in Tampa
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $1,875/year in taxes in Tampa
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~1,794 miles
DIY Truck
$4,000
Container
$6,500
Full-Service
$9,000
Salary Equivalents: Phoenix to Tampa
| Your Phoenix Salary | Tampa Equivalent | Difference | Tampa Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $39,067 | -$933 | $33,429 |
| $50,000 | $48,833 | -$1,167 | $41,276 |
| $60,000 | $58,600 | -$1,400 | $49,124 |
| $75,000 | $73,250 | -$1,750 | $59,917 |
| $100,000 | $97,667 | -$2,333 | $77,095 |
| $150,000 | $146,500 | -$3,500 | $110,886 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Phoenix and Tampa Compare
Housing (4% more expensive in Tampa)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Tampa rents for $1,500/month compared to $1,195/month in Phoenix. Median home prices: $374,000 in Tampa vs $460,000 in Phoenix.
Taxes
Arizona has a flat 2.5% state income tax. Florida has no state income tax. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Tampa would save you about $1,875/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Tampa's overall cost of living is 2.3% lower than Phoenix, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Phoenix: 103.3, Tampa: 100.9.
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