Quick answer
Overall prices in the Tampa, FL metro were 100.9 vs 98.1 in Austin, TX in 2024 (US = 100), so Tampa is 2.9% more expensive than Austin; housing rents differ by 5% (125.8 vs 120.4). A $75,000 income in Tampa buys about what $72,901 buys in Austin, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Tampa | Austin | Tampa vs Austin |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.9 | 98.1 | +2.9% |
| Goods | 95.5 | 93.8 | +1.8% |
| Housing (rents) | 125.8 | 120.4 | +4.6% |
| Utilities | 88.5 | 82.0 | +7.9% |
| Other services | 97.6 | 96.2 | +1.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 103.3 | 99.6 | +3.7% |
| $50,000 in Tampa equals in Austin | $48,600 | ||
| $100,000 in Tampa equals in Austin | $97,201 | ||
| $150,000 in Tampa equals in Austin | $145,801 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.