Quick answer
Overall prices in the Tampa, FL metro were 100.9 vs 106.7 in Sacramento, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so Tampa is 5.4% less expensive than Sacramento; housing rents differ by 3% (125.8 vs 130.2). A $75,000 income in Tampa buys about what $79,297 buys in Sacramento, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Tampa | Sacramento | Tampa vs Sacramento |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.9 | 106.7 | -5.4% |
| Goods | 95.5 | 105.2 | -9.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 125.8 | 130.2 | -3.4% |
| Utilities | 88.5 | 151.3 | -41.5% |
| Other services | 97.6 | 100.3 | -2.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 103.3 | 101.3 | +1.9% |
| $50,000 in Tampa equals in Sacramento | $52,865 | ||
| $100,000 in Tampa equals in Sacramento | $105,729 | ||
| $150,000 in Tampa equals in Sacramento | $158,594 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.