Quick answer
Overall prices in the Boston, MA metro were 108.3 vs 100.9 in Tampa, FL in 2024 (US = 100), so Boston is 7.3% more expensive than Tampa; housing rents differ by 18% (148.4 vs 125.8). A $75,000 income in Boston buys about what $69,890 buys in Tampa, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Boston | Tampa | Boston vs Tampa |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 108.3 | 100.9 | +7.3% |
| Goods | 99.7 | 95.5 | +4.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 148.4 | 125.8 | +17.9% |
| Utilities | 148.8 | 88.5 | +68.1% |
| Other services | 103.6 | 97.6 | +6.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 107.7 | 103.3 | +4.3% |
| $50,000 in Boston equals in Tampa | $46,594 | ||
| $100,000 in Boston equals in Tampa | $93,187 | ||
| $150,000 in Boston equals in Tampa | $139,781 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.