Quick answer
Overall prices in the Tampa, FL metro were 100.9 vs 94.7 in San Antonio, TX in 2024 (US = 100), so Tampa is 6.5% more expensive than San Antonio; housing rents differ by 33% (125.8 vs 94.6). A $75,000 income in Tampa buys about what $70,410 buys in San Antonio, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Tampa | San Antonio | Tampa vs San Antonio |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.9 | 94.7 | +6.5% |
| Goods | 95.5 | 93.8 | +1.8% |
| Housing (rents) | 125.8 | 94.6 | +33.1% |
| Utilities | 88.5 | 82.2 | +7.7% |
| Other services | 97.6 | 96.2 | +1.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 103.3 | 96.1 | +7.4% |
| $50,000 in Tampa equals in San Antonio | $46,940 | ||
| $100,000 in Tampa equals in San Antonio | $93,880 | ||
| $150,000 in Tampa equals in San Antonio | $140,821 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.