Quick answer
Overall prices in the Tampa, FL metro were 100.9 vs 111.9 in San Diego, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so Tampa is 9.8% less expensive than San Diego; housing rents differ by 30% (125.8 vs 179.3). A $75,000 income in Tampa buys about what $83,175 buys in San Diego, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Tampa | San Diego | Tampa vs San Diego |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.9 | 111.9 | -9.8% |
| Goods | 95.5 | 108.0 | -11.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 125.8 | 179.3 | -29.8% |
| Utilities | 88.5 | 174.2 | -49.2% |
| Other services | 97.6 | 99.6 | -2.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 103.3 | 113.7 | -9.2% |
| $50,000 in Tampa equals in San Diego | $55,450 | ||
| $100,000 in Tampa equals in San Diego | $110,900 | ||
| $150,000 in Tampa equals in San Diego | $166,350 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.