Quick answer
Overall prices in the Tampa, FL metro were 100.9 vs 95.7 in Indianapolis, IN in 2024 (US = 100), so Tampa is 5.4% more expensive than Indianapolis; housing rents differ by 42% (125.8 vs 88.9). A $75,000 income in Tampa buys about what $71,139 buys in Indianapolis, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Tampa | Indianapolis | Tampa vs Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.9 | 95.7 | +5.4% |
| Goods | 95.5 | 94.3 | +1.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 125.8 | 88.9 | +41.5% |
| Utilities | 88.5 | 86.4 | +2.5% |
| Other services | 97.6 | 99.1 | -1.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 103.3 | 96.7 | +6.7% |
| $50,000 in Tampa equals in Indianapolis | $47,426 | ||
| $100,000 in Tampa equals in Indianapolis | $94,852 | ||
| $150,000 in Tampa equals in Indianapolis | $142,278 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.