Quick answer
Overall prices in the Tampa, FL metro were 100.9 vs 99.5 in Jacksonville, FL in 2024 (US = 100), so Tampa is 1.4% more expensive than Jacksonville; housing rents differ by 15% (125.8 vs 109.8). A $75,000 income in Tampa buys about what $73,955 buys in Jacksonville, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Tampa | Jacksonville | Tampa vs Jacksonville |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.9 | 99.5 | +1.4% |
| Goods | 95.5 | 96.2 | -0.8% |
| Housing (rents) | 125.8 | 109.8 | +14.6% |
| Utilities | 88.5 | 87.5 | +1.2% |
| Other services | 97.6 | 98.9 | -1.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 103.3 | 99.6 | +3.7% |
| $50,000 in Tampa equals in Jacksonville | $49,303 | ||
| $100,000 in Tampa equals in Jacksonville | $98,606 | ||
| $150,000 in Tampa equals in Jacksonville | $147,910 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.