Quick answer
Overall prices in the Tampa, FL metro were 100.9 vs 92.6 in New Orleans, LA in 2024 (US = 100), so Tampa is 9.0% more expensive than New Orleans; housing rents differ by 46% (125.8 vs 86.0). A $75,000 income in Tampa buys about what $68,835 buys in New Orleans, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Tampa | New Orleans | Tampa vs New Orleans |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.9 | 92.6 | +9.0% |
| Goods | 95.5 | 93.7 | +1.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 125.8 | 86.0 | +46.3% |
| Utilities | 88.5 | 71.2 | +24.3% |
| Other services | 97.6 | 95.7 | +1.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 103.3 | 98.2 | +5.1% |
| $50,000 in Tampa equals in New Orleans | $45,890 | ||
| $100,000 in Tampa equals in New Orleans | $91,780 | ||
| $150,000 in Tampa equals in New Orleans | $137,670 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.