Quick answer
Overall prices in the Tampa, FL metro were 100.9 vs 92.5 in Kansas City, MO in 2024 (US = 100), so Tampa is 9.0% more expensive than Kansas City; housing rents differ by 45% (125.8 vs 86.6). A $75,000 income in Tampa buys about what $68,795 buys in Kansas City, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Tampa | Kansas City | Tampa vs Kansas City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.9 | 92.5 | +9.0% |
| Goods | 95.5 | 94.1 | +1.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 125.8 | 86.6 | +45.2% |
| Utilities | 88.5 | 89.0 | -0.6% |
| Other services | 97.6 | 93.4 | +4.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 103.3 | 93.1 | +10.9% |
| $50,000 in Tampa equals in Kansas City | $45,863 | ||
| $100,000 in Tampa equals in Kansas City | $91,727 | ||
| $150,000 in Tampa equals in Kansas City | $137,590 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.