Quick answer
Overall prices in the Tampa, FL metro were 100.9 vs 105.8 in Denver, CO in 2024 (US = 100), so Tampa is 4.6% less expensive than Denver; housing rents differ by 14% (125.8 vs 146.9). A $75,000 income in Tampa buys about what $78,637 buys in Denver, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Tampa | Denver | Tampa vs Denver |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.9 | 105.8 | -4.6% |
| Goods | 95.5 | 101.0 | -5.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 125.8 | 146.9 | -14.3% |
| Utilities | 88.5 | 87.9 | +0.8% |
| Other services | 97.6 | 99.4 | -1.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 103.3 | 105.8 | -2.4% |
| $50,000 in Tampa equals in Denver | $52,424 | ||
| $100,000 in Tampa equals in Denver | $104,849 | ||
| $150,000 in Tampa equals in Denver | $157,273 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.