Quick answer
Overall prices in the Dallas, TX metro were 103.1 vs 100.9 in Tampa, FL in 2024 (US = 100), so Dallas is 2.2% more expensive than Tampa; housing rents differ by 6% (117.9 vs 125.8). A $75,000 income in Dallas buys about what $73,399 buys in Tampa, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Dallas | Tampa | Dallas vs Tampa |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.1 | 100.9 | +2.2% |
| Goods | 102.8 | 95.5 | +7.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 117.9 | 125.8 | -6.3% |
| Utilities | 90.7 | 88.5 | +2.5% |
| Other services | 99.7 | 97.6 | +2.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.4 | 103.3 | -1.8% |
| $50,000 in Dallas equals in Tampa | $48,933 | ||
| $100,000 in Dallas equals in Tampa | $97,866 | ||
| $150,000 in Dallas equals in Tampa | $146,799 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.