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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Lakewood, OH — COL adjusted from Cleveland, OH area + state data

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You'd spend $2.4K/month more in Tampa, FL

$150.0K in your current city equals $178.3K in Tampa, FL

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Cleveland-Elyria, OH area
Overall Cost
↑ 31.5%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$2,360
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$28.3K
Per year

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

Lakewood, OH

Population:49K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$128K

Tampa, FL

Population:385K
Cost Index:131
Median Home:$367K

Lakewood, OH

The Buckeye State

49K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Ohio, this city has a population of 49K 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: Lakewood, OH vs Tampa, FL

🏠Housing
↑ 89.0%
Lakewood, OH
$1,430
Tampa, FL
$2,703
Difference
$1,272
more
📦Other
↑ 21.5%
Lakewood, OH
$1,487
Tampa, FL
$1,808
Difference
$320
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 26.4%
Lakewood, OH
$454
Tampa, FL
$574
Difference
$120
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 7.6%
Lakewood, OH
$947
Tampa, FL
$1,019
Difference
$71.80
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 10.7%
Lakewood, OH
$515
Tampa, FL
$570
Difference
$55.23
more
🚗Transportation
↓ 1.6%
Lakewood, OH
$1,305
Tampa, FL
$1,284
Difference
$21.11
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🏛️ Local Income Taxes

Lakewood, OH: Lakewood Municipal Income Tax$2,250/yr (1.5%)

Tampa, FL has no local income tax.

Local taxes are in addition to state income tax. Not all cities levy local income taxes.

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$528
To$1,850
↑ $1,322
1 Bed
From$609
To$1,960
↑ $1,351
2 Bed
From$731
To$2,290
↑ $1,559
3 Bed
From$975
To$2,930
↑ $1,955
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.

$6,139
Monthly in Lakewood, OH
$7,958
Monthly in Tampa, FL
$1,819
Difference

Home Values

Lakewood
Tampa
-
Median Value
$367K
-
YoY Change
↓ -4%
-
5-Year Change
↑ +42.1%
-
Price Range
$251K - $989K
Calculate 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

Lakewood, 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

Lakewood, 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

Lakewood
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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