Quick answer
Overall prices in the Tampa, FL metro were 100.9 vs 95.4 in Cincinnati, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so Tampa is 5.8% more expensive than Cincinnati; housing rents differ by 44% (125.8 vs 87.6). A $75,000 income in Tampa buys about what $70,897 buys in Cincinnati, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Tampa | Cincinnati | Tampa vs Cincinnati |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.9 | 95.4 | +5.8% |
| Goods | 95.5 | 93.8 | +1.8% |
| Housing (rents) | 125.8 | 87.6 | +43.6% |
| Utilities | 88.5 | 91.0 | -2.7% |
| Other services | 97.6 | 99.0 | -1.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 103.3 | 97.1 | +6.3% |
| $50,000 in Tampa equals in Cincinnati | $47,264 | ||
| $100,000 in Tampa equals in Cincinnati | $94,529 | ||
| $150,000 in Tampa equals in Cincinnati | $141,793 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.