Quick answer
Overall prices in the Tampa, FL metro were 100.9 vs 95.8 in Buffalo, NY in 2024 (US = 100), so Tampa is 5.3% more expensive than Buffalo; housing rents differ by 55% (125.8 vs 81.0). A $75,000 income in Tampa buys about what $71,249 buys in Buffalo, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Tampa | Buffalo | Tampa vs Buffalo |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.9 | 95.8 | +5.3% |
| Goods | 95.5 | 99.7 | -4.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 125.8 | 81.0 | +55.4% |
| Utilities | 88.5 | 129.5 | -31.6% |
| Other services | 97.6 | 97.8 | -0.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 103.3 | 97.0 | +6.4% |
| $50,000 in Tampa equals in Buffalo | $47,499 | ||
| $100,000 in Tampa equals in Buffalo | $94,999 | ||
| $150,000 in Tampa equals in Buffalo | $142,498 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.