Quick answer
Overall prices in the Tampa, FL metro were 100.9 vs 110.4 in San Jose, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so Tampa is 8.6% less expensive than San Jose; housing rents differ by 41% (125.8 vs 211.9). A $75,000 income in Tampa buys about what $82,087 buys in San Jose, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Tampa | San Jose | Tampa vs San Jose |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.9 | 110.4 | -8.6% |
| Goods | 95.5 | 105.2 | -9.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 125.8 | 211.9 | -40.6% |
| Utilities | 88.5 | 156.7 | -43.5% |
| Other services | 97.6 | 100.3 | -2.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 103.3 | 119.3 | -13.4% |
| $50,000 in Tampa equals in San Jose | $54,724 | ||
| $100,000 in Tampa equals in San Jose | $109,449 | ||
| $150,000 in Tampa equals in San Jose | $164,173 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.