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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Trussville, AL — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Birmingham, AL area

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

$150.0K in your current city equals $171.4K in Tampa, FL

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Birmingham-Hoover, AL area
Overall Cost
↑ 23.8%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,786
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$21.4K
Per year

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

Trussville, AL

Population:27K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$372K

Tampa, FL

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

Trussville, AL

The Heart of Dixie

27K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Alabama, this city has a population of 27K 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: Trussville, AL vs Tampa, FL

🏠Housing
↑ 63.3%
Trussville, AL
$1,655
Tampa, FL
$2,703
Difference
$1,048
more
📦Other
↑ 20.2%
Trussville, AL
$1,505
Tampa, FL
$1,808
Difference
$303
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 11.7%
Trussville, AL
$1,149
Tampa, FL
$1,284
Difference
$135
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 8.7%
Trussville, AL
$938
Tampa, FL
$1,019
Difference
$81.17
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 13.4%
Trussville, AL
$503
Tampa, FL
$570
Difference
$67.14
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 8.5%
Trussville, AL
$529
Tampa, FL
$574
Difference
$44.75
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$975
To$1,850
↑ $875
1 Bed
From$1,105
To$1,960
↑ $855
2 Bed
From$1,211
To$2,290
↑ $1,079
3 Bed
From$1,512
To$2,930
↑ $1,418
Trussville, ALZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,360–$1,360/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.

$6,279
Monthly in Trussville, AL
$7,958
Monthly in Tampa, FL
$1,678
Difference

Home Values

Trussville
Tampa
$372K
Median Value
$367K
↑ +2.1%
YoY Change
↓ -4%
↑ +29.1%
5-Year Change
↑ +42.1%
$372K
Price Range
$251K - $989K

Homes in Tampa are 2% less expensive than Trussville

Calculate payment - TrussvilleCalculate payment - Tampa

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $7.5K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$622
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
5.0%
Rate difference

Trussville, AL

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Alabama State Tax
Effective: 5.0%
$7.5K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.6%
$44.5K
Take-Home Pay
$8,794/month
$105.5K

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

Trussville, AL Tax Rates

Sales Tax:9.1%
Property Tax:0.4%

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

Trussville
Tampa
57 Moderate
Air Quality
50 Good
26%
Good Air Days
52.5%
98 High
Climate Risk
99 High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🌅🌀
▲+2.5°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.2°F
41 days
Heat Days >95°F
38 days
▲+2.5°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.2°F
41 days
Heat Days >95°F
38 days

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

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