Quick answer
Overall prices in the New York, NY metro were 112.6 vs 100.9 in Tampa, FL in 2024 (US = 100), so New York is 11.6% more expensive than Tampa; housing rents differ by 18% (148.6 vs 125.8). A $75,000 income in New York buys about what $67,222 buys in Tampa, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | New York | Tampa | New York vs Tampa |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 112.6 | 100.9 | +11.6% |
| Goods | 110.3 | 95.5 | +15.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 148.6 | 125.8 | +18.1% |
| Utilities | 127.0 | 88.5 | +43.5% |
| Other services | 105.8 | 97.6 | +8.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.5 | 103.3 | +9.9% |
| $50,000 in New York equals in Tampa | $44,815 | ||
| $100,000 in New York equals in Tampa | $89,630 | ||
| $150,000 in New York equals in Tampa | $134,445 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.