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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Strongsville, OH — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Cleveland, OH area

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

$150.0K in your current city equals $178.5K in Tampa, FL

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Cleveland-Elyria, OH area
Overall Cost
↑ 31.7%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$2,378
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$28.5K
Per year

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

Strongsville, OH

Population:46K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$340K

Tampa, FL

Population:385K
Cost Index:132
Median Home:$367K

Strongsville, OH

The Buckeye State

46K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Ohio, this city has a population of 46K 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: Strongsville, OH vs Tampa, FL

🏠Housing
↑ 89.3%
Strongsville, OH
$1,428
Tampa, FL
$2,703
Difference
$1,275
more
📦Other
↑ 21.8%
Strongsville, OH
$1,485
Tampa, FL
$1,808
Difference
$323
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 26.5%
Strongsville, OH
$454
Tampa, FL
$574
Difference
$120
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 7.7%
Strongsville, OH
$947
Tampa, FL
$1,019
Difference
$72.67
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 10.8%
Strongsville, OH
$514
Tampa, FL
$570
Difference
$55.71
more
🚗Transportation
↓ 1.4%
Strongsville, OH
$1,303
Tampa, FL
$1,284
Difference
$18.72
less

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$884
To$1,850
↑ $966
1 Bed
From$1,005
To$1,960
↑ $955
2 Bed
From$1,216
To$2,290
↑ $1,074
3 Bed
From$1,565
To$2,930
↑ $1,365
Strongsville, OHZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,240–$1,240/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.

$6,130
Monthly in Strongsville, OH
$7,958
Monthly in Tampa, FL
$1,828
Difference

Home Values

Strongsville
Tampa
$340K
Median Value
$367K
↑ +4.5%
YoY Change
↓ -4%
↑ +41.8%
5-Year Change
↑ +42.1%
$340K
Price Range
$251K - $989K

Homes in Tampa are 8% more expensive than Strongsville

Calculate payment - StrongsvilleCalculate 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

Strongsville, 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

Strongsville, 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

Strongsville
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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