Quick answer
Overall prices in the Tampa, FL metro were 100.9 vs 93.9 in Cleveland, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so Tampa is 7.4% more expensive than Cleveland; housing rents differ by 58% (125.8 vs 79.4). A $75,000 income in Tampa buys about what $69,821 buys in Cleveland, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Tampa | Cleveland | Tampa vs Cleveland |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.9 | 93.9 | +7.4% |
| Goods | 95.5 | 93.6 | +2.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 125.8 | 79.4 | +58.4% |
| Utilities | 88.5 | 96.0 | -7.8% |
| Other services | 97.6 | 98.9 | -1.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 103.3 | 92.6 | +11.5% |
| $50,000 in Tampa equals in Cleveland | $46,547 | ||
| $100,000 in Tampa equals in Cleveland | $93,094 | ||
| $150,000 in Tampa equals in Cleveland | $139,642 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.