Quick answer
Overall prices in the Tampa, FL metro were 100.9 vs 95.5 in Columbus, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so Tampa is 5.7% more expensive than Columbus; housing rents differ by 43% (125.8 vs 87.9). A $75,000 income in Tampa buys about what $70,970 buys in Columbus, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Tampa | Columbus | Tampa vs Columbus |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.9 | 95.5 | +5.7% |
| Goods | 95.5 | 93.6 | +2.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 125.8 | 87.9 | +43.1% |
| Utilities | 88.5 | 95.5 | -7.3% |
| Other services | 97.6 | 98.9 | -1.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 103.3 | 96.6 | +6.9% |
| $50,000 in Tampa equals in Columbus | $47,313 | ||
| $100,000 in Tampa equals in Columbus | $94,627 | ||
| $150,000 in Tampa equals in Columbus | $141,940 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.