Cost of living compared
On a $80,000 salary, Tampa leaves you about $156 more a month than Charlotte after taxes, rent, commuting and everyday costs. Over 5 years that is roughly $11.7K more saved.
| Tampa, FL | Charlotte, NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Take-home pay | $5,426 | $5,176 |
| Federal income tax | $731 | $731 |
| State and local income tax | $0 | $249 |
| Rent (median) | $1,567 | $1,504 |
| Commute | $585 | $585 |
| Everyday costs | $1,485 | $1,455 |
| Left over each month | $1,788 | $1,632 |
| Savings after 5 years | $140,284 | $128,593 |
| Tampa | Charlotte | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US average = 100, excluding rent) | 99 | 97 |
| Transit score (100 = car-free is easy) | 25 | 30 |
| Average summer high | 91°F | 93°F |
| Average winter low | 47°F | 28°F |
| Rainy days a year | 126 | 115 |
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