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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Franklin, WI โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Milwaukee, WI area

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You'd spend $1.5K/month more in Tampa, FL

$150.0K in your current city equals $168.4K in Tampa, FL

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 20.5%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,536
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$18.4K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Franklin, WI

Population:35K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$420K

Tampa, FL

Population:385K
Cost Index:120
Median Home:$367K

Franklin, WI

The Badger State

35K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Wisconsin, this city has a population of 35K residents.

Tampa, FL

The Sunshine State

385K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax
Climate
Humid subtropical

Notable Facts

  • โ€ขMajor Tampa Bay area
  • โ€ขNo state income tax
  • โ€ขGrowing tech scene

Major Industries

FinanceTechnologyHealthcareTourism

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Franklin, WI vs Tampa, FL

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 66.2%
Franklin, WI
$1,626
Tampa, FL
$2,703
Difference
$1,077
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 19.8%
Franklin, WI
$1,510
Tampa, FL
$1,808
Difference
$298
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†“ 18.2%
Franklin, WI
$697
Tampa, FL
$570
Difference
$127
less
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 9.6%
Franklin, WI
$930
Tampa, FL
$1,019
Difference
$89.46
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 16.5%
Franklin, WI
$493
Tampa, FL
$574
Difference
$81.20
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†“ 2.9%
Franklin, WI
$1,322
Tampa, FL
$1,284
Difference
$37.73
less

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$998
To$1,850
โ†‘ $852
1 Bed
From$1,086
To$1,960
โ†‘ $874
2 Bed
From$1,302
To$2,290
โ†‘ $988
3 Bed
From$1,605
To$2,930
โ†‘ $1,325
Franklin, WIZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,360โ€“$1,360/mo

Tampa, FLZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,410โ€“$2,550/mo

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,576
Monthly in Franklin, WI
$7,958
Monthly in Tampa, FL
$1,381
Difference

Home Values

Franklin
Tampa
$420K
Median Value
$367K
โ†‘ +3.9%
YoY Change
โ†“ -4%
โ†‘ +34.9%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +42.1%
$420K
Price Range
$251K - $989K

Homes in Tampa are 13% less expensive than Franklin

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†‘ $8.8K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$737
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
5.9%
Rate difference

Franklin, WI

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Wisconsin State Tax
Effective: 5.9%
$8.8K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.6%
$45.9K
Take-Home Pay
$8,678/month
$104.1K

Tampa, FL

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Florida State Tax
No state income tax
$0
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 24.7%
$37.0K
Take-Home Pay
$9,416/month
$113.0K

Additional Tax Information

Franklin, WI Tax Rates

Sales Tax:5.6%
Property Tax:1.8%

Tampa, FL Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.2%
Property Tax:0.8%

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Franklin
Tampa
43 Good
Air Quality
50 Good
68.6%
Good Air Days
52.5%
98 High
Climate Risk
99 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒ…๐ŸŒ€
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.2ยฐF
13 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
38 days
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.2ยฐF
13 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
38 days

๐Ÿ’ฐ See how taxes change too โ€” compare take-home pay between Wisconsin and Florida on TaxTakeHome.com

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