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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Salisbury, NC — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Winston-Salem, NC area

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

$150.0K in your current city equals $168.3K in Tampa, FL

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC area
Overall Cost
↑ 20.4%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,527
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$18.3K
Per year

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

Salisbury, NC

Population:36K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$289K

Tampa, FL

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

Salisbury, NC

The Tar Heel State

36K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in North Carolina, this city has a population of 36K 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: Salisbury, NC vs Tampa, FL

🏠Housing
↑ 46.6%
Salisbury, NC
$1,844
Tampa, FL
$2,703
Difference
$859
more
📦Other
↑ 19.5%
Salisbury, NC
$1,513
Tampa, FL
$1,808
Difference
$295
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 11.1%
Salisbury, NC
$1,156
Tampa, FL
$1,284
Difference
$128
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 8.4%
Salisbury, NC
$941
Tampa, FL
$1,019
Difference
$78.59
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 12.7%
Salisbury, NC
$509
Tampa, FL
$574
Difference
$64.73
more
🏥Healthcare
↓ 3.3%
Salisbury, NC
$589
Tampa, FL
$570
Difference
$19.30
less

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$793
To$1,850
↑ $1,057
1 Bed
From$801
To$1,960
↑ $1,159
2 Bed
From$997
To$2,290
↑ $1,293
3 Bed
From$1,316
To$2,930
↑ $1,614
Salisbury, NCZIP-level data

1BR range: $950–$1,000/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.

$6,552
Monthly in Salisbury, NC
$7,958
Monthly in Tampa, FL
$1,406
Difference

Home Values

Salisbury
Tampa
$289K
Median Value
$367K
↑ +1%
YoY Change
↓ -4%
↑ +40.9%
5-Year Change
↑ +42.1%
$228K - $297K
Price Range
$251K - $989K

Homes in Tampa are 27% more expensive than Salisbury

Calculate payment - SalisburyCalculate payment - Tampa

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $7.1K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$594
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
4.7%
Rate difference

Salisbury, NC

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
North Carolina State Tax
Effective: 4.8%
$7.1K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.4%
$44.1K
Take-Home Pay
$8,822/month
$105.9K

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

Salisbury, NC Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.1%
Property Tax:0.8%

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

Salisbury
Tampa
47 Good
Air Quality
50 Good
57.4%
Good Air Days
52.5%
92 Moderate
Climate Risk
99 High
🌊🌪💨
Top Hazards
🌊🌅🌀
▲+2.8°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.2°F
30 days
Heat Days >95°F
38 days
▲+2.8°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.2°F
30 days
Heat Days >95°F
38 days

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

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