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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ St. Clair Shores, MI โ€” COL adjusted from Detroit, MI area + state data

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You'd spend $1.8K/month more in Tampa, FL

$150.0K in your current city equals $171.2K in Tampa, FL

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 23.5%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,763
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$21.2K
Per year

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

St. Clair Shores, MI

Population:58K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$86K

Tampa, FL

Population:385K
Cost Index:124
Median Home:$367K

St. Clair Shores, MI

The Great Lakes State

58K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Michigan, this city has a population of 58K 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: St. Clair Shores, MI vs Tampa, FL

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 103.2%
St. Clair Shores, MI
$1,330
Tampa, FL
$2,703
Difference
$1,373
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 14.0%
St. Clair Shores, MI
$1,587
Tampa, FL
$1,808
Difference
$221
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†“ 13.8%
St. Clair Shores, MI
$1,489
Tampa, FL
$1,284
Difference
$205
less
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 10.3%
St. Clair Shores, MI
$924
Tampa, FL
$1,019
Difference
$95.09
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 5.7%
St. Clair Shores, MI
$543
Tampa, FL
$574
Difference
$31.16
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 3.8%
St. Clair Shores, MI
$549
Tampa, FL
$570
Difference
$21.13
more

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$524
To$1,850
โ†‘ $1,326
1 Bed
From$604
To$1,960
โ†‘ $1,356
2 Bed
From$725
To$2,290
โ†‘ $1,565
3 Bed
From$967
To$2,930
โ†‘ $1,963
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.

$6,421
Monthly in St. Clair Shores, MI
$7,958
Monthly in Tampa, FL
$1,537
Difference

Home Values

St. Clair Shores
Tampa
-
Median Value
$367K
-
YoY Change
โ†“ -4%
-
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +42.1%
-
Price Range
$251K - $989K

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†‘ $6.4K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$531
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
4.2%
Rate difference

St. Clair Shores, MI

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Michigan State Tax
Effective: 4.3%
$6.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 28.9%
$43.4K
Take-Home Pay
$8,884/month
$106.6K

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

St. Clair Shores, MI Tax Rates

Sales Tax:6.0%
Property Tax:1.4%

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

St. Clair Shores
Tampa
55 Moderate
Air Quality
50 Good
32.8%
Good Air Days
52.5%
99 High
Climate Risk
99 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒ…๐ŸŒ€
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.2ยฐF
10 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
38 days
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.2ยฐF
10 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
38 days

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

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