Quick answer
Overall prices in the San Francisco, CA metro were 115.6 vs 100.9 in Tampa, FL in 2024 (US = 100), so San Francisco is 14.6% more expensive than Tampa; housing rents differ by 55% (194.7 vs 125.8). A $75,000 income in San Francisco buys about what $65,449 buys in Tampa, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | San Francisco | Tampa | San Francisco vs Tampa |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 115.6 | 100.9 | +14.6% |
| Goods | 108.5 | 95.5 | +13.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 194.7 | 125.8 | +54.7% |
| Utilities | 172.6 | 88.5 | +95.0% |
| Other services | 106.2 | 97.6 | +8.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 119.1 | 103.3 | +15.3% |
| $50,000 in San Francisco equals in Tampa | $43,633 | ||
| $100,000 in San Francisco equals in Tampa | $87,265 | ||
| $150,000 in San Francisco equals in Tampa | $130,898 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.