Quick answer
Overall prices in the Tampa, FL metro were 100.9 vs 105.4 in Portland, OR in 2024 (US = 100), so Tampa is 4.3% less expensive than Portland; housing rents differ by 1% (125.8 vs 125.1). A $75,000 income in Tampa buys about what $78,368 buys in Portland, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Tampa | Portland | Tampa vs Portland |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.9 | 105.4 | -4.3% |
| Goods | 95.5 | 105.2 | -9.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 125.8 | 125.1 | +0.6% |
| Utilities | 88.5 | 107.0 | -17.2% |
| Other services | 97.6 | 100.1 | -2.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 103.3 | 98.7 | +4.6% |
| $50,000 in Tampa equals in Portland | $52,246 | ||
| $100,000 in Tampa equals in Portland | $104,491 | ||
| $150,000 in Tampa equals in Portland | $156,737 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.