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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Garfield Heights, OH — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Cleveland, OH area

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You'd spend $2.5K/month more in Tampa, FL

$150.0K in your current city equals $179.8K in Tampa, FL

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Cleveland-Elyria, OH area
Overall Cost
↑ 33.1%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$2,481
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$29.8K
Per year

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

Garfield Heights, OH

Population:29K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$134K

Tampa, FL

Population:385K
Cost Index:133
Median Home:$367K

Garfield Heights, OH

The Buckeye State

29K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Ohio, this city has a population of 29K residents.

Tampa, FL

The Sunshine State

385K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax
Climate
Humid subtropical

Notable Facts

  • •Major Tampa Bay area
  • •No state income tax
  • •Growing tech scene

Major Industries

FinanceTechnologyHealthcareTourism

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Garfield Heights, OH vs Tampa, FL

🏠Housing
↑ 91.3%
Garfield Heights, OH
$1,413
Tampa, FL
$2,703
Difference
$1,290
more
📦Other
↑ 23.0%
Garfield Heights, OH
$1,469
Tampa, FL
$1,808
Difference
$339
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 27.2%
Garfield Heights, OH
$451
Tampa, FL
$574
Difference
$123
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 8.2%
Garfield Heights, OH
$942
Tampa, FL
$1,019
Difference
$77.57
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 11.4%
Garfield Heights, OH
$512
Tampa, FL
$570
Difference
$58.37
more
🚗Transportation
↓ 0.4%
Garfield Heights, OH
$1,289
Tampa, FL
$1,284
Difference
$5.25
less

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$810
To$1,850
↑ $1,040
1 Bed
From$923
To$1,960
↑ $1,037
2 Bed
From$1,115
To$2,290
↑ $1,175
3 Bed
From$1,436
To$2,930
↑ $1,494
Garfield Heights, OHZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,150–$1,150/mo

Tampa, FLZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,410–$2,550/mo

💡 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.

$6,076
Monthly in Garfield Heights, OH
$7,958
Monthly in Tampa, FL
$1,882
Difference

Home Values

Garfield Heights
Tampa
$134K
Median Value
$367K
↑ +2.2%
YoY Change
↓ -4%
↑ +43.6%
5-Year Change
↑ +42.1%
$134K
Price Range
$251K - $989K

Homes in Tampa are 173% more expensive than Garfield Heights

Calculate payment - Garfield HeightsCalculate payment - Tampa

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $4.4K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$369
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
3.0%
Rate difference

Garfield Heights, OH

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Ohio State Tax
Effective: 3.0%
$4.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 27.6%
$41.4K
Take-Home Pay
$9,047/month
$108.6K

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

Garfield Heights, OH Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.2%
Property Tax:1.6%

Tampa, FL Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.2%
Property Tax:0.8%

💡 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

Garfield Heights
Tampa
54 Moderate
Air Quality
50 Good
37.2%
Good Air Days
52.5%
98 High
Climate Risk
99 High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🌅🌀
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.2°F
11 days
Heat Days >95°F
38 days
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.2°F
11 days
Heat Days >95°F
38 days

💰 See how taxes change too — compare take-home pay between Ohio and Florida on TaxTakeHome.com

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