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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Grove City, OH โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Columbus, OH area

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You'd spend $1.7K/month more in Tampa, FL

$150.0K in your current city equals $170.3K in Tampa, FL

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from Columbus, OH area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 22.6%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,693
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$20.3K
Per year

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

Grove City, OH

Population:43K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$320K

Tampa, FL

Population:385K
Cost Index:123
Median Home:$367K

Grove City, OH

The Buckeye State

43K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Ohio, this city has a population of 43K 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: Grove City, OH vs Tampa, FL

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 56.7%
Grove City, OH
$1,725
Tampa, FL
$2,703
Difference
$977
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 24.4%
Grove City, OH
$1,454
Tampa, FL
$1,808
Difference
$354
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 27.8%
Grove City, OH
$449
Tampa, FL
$574
Difference
$125
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 8.8%
Grove City, OH
$937
Tampa, FL
$1,019
Difference
$82.64
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†“ 2.8%
Grove City, OH
$587
Tampa, FL
$570
Difference
$16.71
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๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 0.7%
Grove City, OH
$1,275
Tampa, FL
$1,284
Difference
$8.59
more

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$881
To$1,850
โ†‘ $969
1 Bed
From$944
To$1,960
โ†‘ $1,016
2 Bed
From$1,135
To$2,290
โ†‘ $1,155
3 Bed
From$1,357
To$2,930
โ†‘ $1,573
Grove City, OHZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,190โ€“$1,190/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.

$6,426
Monthly in Grove City, OH
$7,958
Monthly in Tampa, FL
$1,531
Difference

Home Values

Grove City
Tampa
$320K
Median Value
$367K
โ†‘ +1%
YoY Change
โ†“ -4%
โ†‘ +37.1%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +42.1%
$320K
Price Range
$251K - $989K

Homes in Tampa are 14% more expensive than Grove City

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

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

Grove City, 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

Grove City, OH Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.2%
Property Tax:1.6%

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

Grove City
Tampa
53 Moderate
Air Quality
50 Good
41.3%
Good Air Days
52.5%
98 High
Climate Risk
99 High
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Top Hazards
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โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.2ยฐF
18 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
38 days
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.2ยฐF
18 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
38 days

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

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