Quick answer
Overall prices in the Detroit, MI metro were 100.3 vs 100.9 in Tampa, FL in 2024 (US = 100), so Detroit is 0.6% less expensive than Tampa; housing rents differ by 25% (94.7 vs 125.8). A $75,000 income in Detroit buys about what $75,443 buys in Tampa, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Detroit | Tampa | Detroit vs Tampa |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.3 | 100.9 | -0.6% |
| Goods | 98.8 | 95.5 | +3.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 94.7 | 125.8 | -24.8% |
| Utilities | 107.0 | 88.5 | +20.9% |
| Other services | 102.6 | 97.6 | +5.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 100.6 | 103.3 | -2.6% |
| $50,000 in Detroit equals in Tampa | $50,295 | ||
| $100,000 in Detroit equals in Tampa | $100,590 | ||
| $150,000 in Detroit equals in Tampa | $150,885 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.