Quick answer
Overall prices in the Tampa, FL metro were 100.9 vs 98.2 in Raleigh, NC in 2024 (US = 100), so Tampa is 2.8% more expensive than Raleigh; housing rents differ by 22% (125.8 vs 103.5). A $75,000 income in Tampa buys about what $72,968 buys in Raleigh, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Tampa | Raleigh | Tampa vs Raleigh |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.9 | 98.2 | +2.8% |
| Goods | 95.5 | 96.6 | -1.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 125.8 | 103.5 | +21.6% |
| Utilities | 88.5 | 89.0 | -0.5% |
| Other services | 97.6 | 98.2 | -0.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 103.3 | 97.0 | +6.4% |
| $50,000 in Tampa equals in Raleigh | $48,646 | ||
| $100,000 in Tampa equals in Raleigh | $97,291 | ||
| $150,000 in Tampa equals in Raleigh | $145,937 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.