Quick answer
Overall prices in the Los Angeles, CA metro were 113.6 vs 100.9 in Tampa, FL in 2024 (US = 100), so Los Angeles is 12.6% more expensive than Tampa; housing rents differ by 35% (170.4 vs 125.8). A $75,000 income in Los Angeles buys about what $66,629 buys in Tampa, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Los Angeles | Tampa | Los Angeles vs Tampa |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 113.6 | 100.9 | +12.6% |
| Goods | 106.6 | 95.5 | +11.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 170.4 | 125.8 | +35.4% |
| Utilities | 158.6 | 88.5 | +79.1% |
| Other services | 104.4 | 97.6 | +7.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.3 | 103.3 | +9.8% |
| $50,000 in Los Angeles equals in Tampa | $44,419 | ||
| $100,000 in Los Angeles equals in Tampa | $88,838 | ||
| $150,000 in Los Angeles equals in Tampa | $133,257 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.