Quick answer
Overall prices in the Tampa, FL metro were 100.9 vs 102.7 in Hartford, CT in 2024 (US = 100), so Tampa is 1.8% less expensive than Hartford; housing rents differ by 14% (125.8 vs 110.2). A $75,000 income in Tampa buys about what $76,380 buys in Hartford, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Tampa | Hartford | Tampa vs Hartford |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.9 | 102.7 | -1.8% |
| Goods | 95.5 | 97.3 | -1.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 125.8 | 110.2 | +14.2% |
| Utilities | 88.5 | 144.9 | -38.9% |
| Other services | 97.6 | 102.7 | -5.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 103.3 | 104.8 | -1.4% |
| $50,000 in Tampa equals in Hartford | $50,920 | ||
| $100,000 in Tampa equals in Hartford | $101,840 | ||
| $150,000 in Tampa equals in Hartford | $152,759 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.