Quick answer
Overall prices in the Tampa, FL metro were 100.9 vs 104.5 in Baltimore, MD in 2024 (US = 100), so Tampa is 3.4% less expensive than Baltimore; housing rents differ by 6% (125.8 vs 118.2). A $75,000 income in Tampa buys about what $77,674 buys in Baltimore, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Tampa | Baltimore | Tampa vs Baltimore |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.9 | 104.5 | -3.4% |
| Goods | 95.5 | 102.4 | -6.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 125.8 | 118.2 | +6.5% |
| Utilities | 88.5 | 110.2 | -19.7% |
| Other services | 97.6 | 101.5 | -3.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 103.3 | 106.4 | -2.9% |
| $50,000 in Tampa equals in Baltimore | $51,783 | ||
| $100,000 in Tampa equals in Baltimore | $103,565 | ||
| $150,000 in Tampa equals in Baltimore | $155,348 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.