Quick answer
Overall prices in the Tampa, FL metro were 100.9 vs 94.7 in Pittsburgh, PA in 2024 (US = 100), so Tampa is 6.6% more expensive than Pittsburgh; housing rents differ by 75% (125.8 vs 72.0). A $75,000 income in Tampa buys about what $70,377 buys in Pittsburgh, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Tampa | Pittsburgh | Tampa vs Pittsburgh |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.9 | 94.7 | +6.6% |
| Goods | 95.5 | 100.7 | -5.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 125.8 | 72.0 | +74.8% |
| Utilities | 88.5 | 107.7 | -17.8% |
| Other services | 97.6 | 97.7 | -0.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 103.3 | 92.4 | +11.7% |
| $50,000 in Tampa equals in Pittsburgh | $46,918 | ||
| $100,000 in Tampa equals in Pittsburgh | $93,836 | ||
| $150,000 in Tampa equals in Pittsburgh | $140,754 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.