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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Medina, OH โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท 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 $179.9K in Tampa, FL

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from Cleveland-Elyria, OH area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 33.2%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$2,488
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$29.9K
Per year

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

Medina, OH

Population:26K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$362K

Tampa, FL

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

Medina, OH

The Buckeye State

26K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Ohio, this city has a population of 26K 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: Medina, OH vs Tampa, FL

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 91.4%
Medina, OH
$1,412
Tampa, FL
$2,703
Difference
$1,291
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 23.1%
Medina, OH
$1,468
Tampa, FL
$1,808
Difference
$339
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 27.2%
Medina, OH
$451
Tampa, FL
$574
Difference
$123
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 8.3%
Medina, OH
$941
Tampa, FL
$1,019
Difference
$77.87
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 11.4%
Medina, OH
$511
Tampa, FL
$570
Difference
$58.54
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†“ 0.3%
Medina, OH
$1,288
Tampa, FL
$1,284
Difference
$4.42
less

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$834
To$1,850
โ†‘ $1,016
1 Bed
From$946
To$1,960
โ†‘ $1,014
2 Bed
From$1,138
To$2,290
โ†‘ $1,152
3 Bed
From$1,467
To$2,930
โ†‘ $1,463
Medina, OHZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,180โ€“$1,180/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.

$6,073
Monthly in Medina, OH
$7,958
Monthly in Tampa, FL
$1,885
Difference

Home Values

Medina
Tampa
$362K
Median Value
$367K
โ†‘ +3.5%
YoY Change
โ†“ -4%
โ†‘ +39.4%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +42.1%
$362K
Price Range
$251K - $989K

Homes in Tampa are 1% more expensive than Medina

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

Medina, 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

Medina, 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

Medina
Tampa
54 Moderate
Air Quality
50 Good
37.2%
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
11 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
38 days
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.2ยฐF
11 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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