Cost of Living in Tampa
Overall index: 98.5 — 3 points below Florida average. Florida statewide average: 101.4.
Where your money goes in Tampa
Estimated spending breakdown on a $75,000 salary in Tampa
Estimated annual spending: $65,529($9,471 remaining)
What things cost in Tampa
| Item | Tampa | Florida avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $370,000 | $385,000 | $360,000 |
| Average 2BR rent | $1,650/mo | $1,449/mo | $1,400/mo |
| Gas (regular) | $3.63/gal | $3.63/gal | $3.50/gal |
| Electric bill | $111/mo | $111/mo | $137/mo |
| Infant childcare | $13,021/yr | $13,021/yr | $13,500/yr |
Index by category
Tampa vs Florida statewide. National average = 100.
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FAQ
What is the cost of living in Tampa?
Tampa has an overall cost-of-living index of 98.5 (national average = 100). This is lower the Florida statewide average of 101.4. Median home prices are $370,000 and average 2BR rent is $1,650/month.
Is Tampa expensive to live in?
Tampa is near the national average with an index of 98.5.
How much does rent cost in Tampa?
Average 2-bedroom rent in Tampa is $1,650/month, compared to the national average of $1,400/month and the Florida statewide average of $1,449/month.
What salary do I need to live in Tampa?
A $75,000 salary at the national average cost of living is equivalent to $73,875 in Tampa. Your money goes about as far or further than the national average.
Where does this data come from?
Metro-level data combines BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), C2ER COLI metro indices (2025), Zillow ZHVI/ZORI metro data (2024-2025), and state-level data from MERIC, AAA, EIA, and Child Care Aware.
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Metro-level data from BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), C2ER COLI (2025), and Zillow ZHVI (2024-2025). Where metro data is unavailable, Florida statewide averages are used.