Quick answer
Overall prices in the Tampa, FL metro were 100.9 vs 101.4 in Orlando, FL in 2024 (US = 100), so Tampa is 0.5% less expensive than Orlando; housing rents differ by 2% (125.8 vs 123.4). A $75,000 income in Tampa buys about what $75,393 buys in Orlando, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Tampa | Orlando | Tampa vs Orlando |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.9 | 101.4 | -0.5% |
| Goods | 95.5 | 96.2 | -0.8% |
| Housing (rents) | 125.8 | 123.4 | +2.0% |
| Utilities | 88.5 | 87.2 | +1.5% |
| Other services | 97.6 | 98.9 | -1.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 103.3 | 101.4 | +1.9% |
| $50,000 in Tampa equals in Orlando | $50,262 | ||
| $100,000 in Tampa equals in Orlando | $100,523 | ||
| $150,000 in Tampa equals in Orlando | $150,785 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.