Quick answer
Overall prices in the Atlanta, GA metro were 100.1 vs 100.9 in Tampa, FL in 2024 (US = 100), so Atlanta is 0.8% less expensive than Tampa; housing rents differ by 12% (111.0 vs 125.8). A $75,000 income in Atlanta buys about what $75,624 buys in Tampa, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Atlanta | Tampa | Atlanta vs Tampa |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.1 | 100.9 | -0.8% |
| Goods | 100.4 | 95.5 | +5.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 111.0 | 125.8 | -11.8% |
| Utilities | 96.2 | 88.5 | +8.7% |
| Other services | 96.7 | 97.6 | -0.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.1 | 103.3 | -5.0% |
| $50,000 in Atlanta equals in Tampa | $50,416 | ||
| $100,000 in Atlanta equals in Tampa | $100,832 | ||
| $150,000 in Atlanta equals in Tampa | $151,247 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.