Quick answer
Overall prices in the Phoenix, AZ metro were 103.3 vs 100.9 in Tampa, FL in 2024 (US = 100), so Phoenix is 2.4% more expensive than Tampa; housing rents differ by 4% (121.2 vs 125.8). A $75,000 income in Phoenix buys about what $73,239 buys in Tampa, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Phoenix | Tampa | Phoenix vs Tampa |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.3 | 100.9 | +2.4% |
| Goods | 95.0 | 95.5 | -0.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 121.2 | 125.8 | -3.7% |
| Utilities | 93.3 | 88.5 | +5.4% |
| Other services | 104.0 | 97.6 | +6.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 105.7 | 103.3 | +2.4% |
| $50,000 in Phoenix equals in Tampa | $48,826 | ||
| $100,000 in Phoenix equals in Tampa | $97,652 | ||
| $150,000 in Phoenix equals in Tampa | $146,478 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.