Quick answer
Overall prices in the Philadelphia, PA metro were 102.6 vs 100.9 in Tampa, FL in 2024 (US = 100), so Philadelphia is 1.6% more expensive than Tampa; housing rents differ by 10% (113.1 vs 125.8). A $75,000 income in Philadelphia buys about what $73,783 buys in Tampa, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Philadelphia | Tampa | Philadelphia vs Tampa |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 102.6 | 100.9 | +1.6% |
| Goods | 96.8 | 95.5 | +1.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 113.1 | 125.8 | -10.1% |
| Utilities | 114.4 | 88.5 | +29.2% |
| Other services | 103.1 | 97.6 | +5.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.4 | 103.3 | +3.1% |
| $50,000 in Philadelphia equals in Tampa | $49,189 | ||
| $100,000 in Philadelphia equals in Tampa | $98,377 | ||
| $150,000 in Philadelphia equals in Tampa | $147,566 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.