Quick answer
Overall prices in the Tampa, FL metro were 100.9 vs 97.9 in Richmond, VA in 2024 (US = 100), so Tampa is 3.1% more expensive than Richmond; housing rents differ by 27% (125.8 vs 99.1). A $75,000 income in Tampa buys about what $72,746 buys in Richmond, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Tampa | Richmond | Tampa vs Richmond |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.9 | 97.9 | +3.1% |
| Goods | 95.5 | 96.8 | -1.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 125.8 | 99.1 | +26.9% |
| Utilities | 88.5 | 89.2 | -0.8% |
| Other services | 97.6 | 98.6 | -1.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 103.3 | 98.1 | +5.2% |
| $50,000 in Tampa equals in Richmond | $48,497 | ||
| $100,000 in Tampa equals in Richmond | $96,995 | ||
| $150,000 in Tampa equals in Richmond | $145,492 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.