Quick answer
Overall prices in the Seattle, WA metro were 111.1 vs 100.9 in Tampa, FL in 2024 (US = 100), so Seattle is 10.2% more expensive than Tampa; housing rents differ by 20% (151.3 vs 125.8). A $75,000 income in Seattle buys about what $68,087 buys in Tampa, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Seattle | Tampa | Seattle vs Tampa |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 111.1 | 100.9 | +10.2% |
| Goods | 104.0 | 95.5 | +8.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 151.3 | 125.8 | +20.2% |
| Utilities | 92.8 | 88.5 | +4.8% |
| Other services | 106.8 | 97.6 | +9.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 109.1 | 103.3 | +5.7% |
| $50,000 in Seattle equals in Tampa | $45,392 | ||
| $100,000 in Seattle equals in Tampa | $90,783 | ||
| $150,000 in Seattle equals in Tampa | $136,175 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.