Quick answer
Overall prices in the Houston, TX metro were 98.6 vs 100.9 in Tampa, FL in 2024 (US = 100), so Houston is 2.2% less expensive than Tampa; housing rents differ by 17% (104.5 vs 125.8). A $75,000 income in Houston buys about what $76,719 buys in Tampa, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Houston | Tampa | Houston vs Tampa |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 98.6 | 100.9 | -2.2% |
| Goods | 100.6 | 95.5 | +5.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 104.5 | 125.8 | -16.9% |
| Utilities | 95.3 | 88.5 | +7.6% |
| Other services | 95.6 | 97.6 | -2.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 99.4 | 103.3 | -3.7% |
| $50,000 in Houston equals in Tampa | $51,146 | ||
| $100,000 in Houston equals in Tampa | $102,292 | ||
| $150,000 in Houston equals in Tampa | $153,439 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.