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Overall prices in the Tampa, FL metro were 100.9 vs 93.1 in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY in 2024 (US = 100), so Tampa is 8.4% more expensive than Louisville/Jefferson County; housing rents differ by 60% (125.8 vs 78.6). A $75,000 income in Tampa buys about what $69,190 buys in Louisville/Jefferson County, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Tampa | Louisville/Jefferson County | Tampa vs Louisville/Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.9 | 93.1 | +8.4% |
| Goods | 95.5 | 96.2 | -0.8% |
| Housing (rents) | 125.8 | 78.6 | +60.2% |
| Utilities | 88.5 | 75.0 | +18.1% |
| Other services | 97.6 | 96.8 | +0.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 103.3 | 93.2 | +10.8% |
| $50,000 in Tampa equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $46,126 | ||
| $100,000 in Tampa equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $92,253 | ||
| $150,000 in Tampa equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $138,379 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.