Quick answer
Overall prices in the Miami, FL metro were 114.2 vs 100.9 in Tampa, FL in 2024 (US = 100), so Miami is 13.1% more expensive than Tampa; housing rents differ by 24% (155.6 vs 125.8). A $75,000 income in Miami buys about what $66,285 buys in Tampa, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Miami | Tampa | Miami vs Tampa |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 114.2 | 100.9 | +13.1% |
| Goods | 103.6 | 95.5 | +8.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 155.6 | 125.8 | +23.6% |
| Utilities | 97.2 | 88.5 | +9.8% |
| Other services | 109.1 | 97.6 | +11.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.5 | 103.3 | +3.1% |
| $50,000 in Miami equals in Tampa | $44,190 | ||
| $100,000 in Miami equals in Tampa | $88,380 | ||
| $150,000 in Miami equals in Tampa | $132,570 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.