Quick answer
Overall prices in the Tampa, FL metro were 100.9 vs 95.1 in St. Louis, MO in 2024 (US = 100), so Tampa is 6.1% more expensive than St. Louis; housing rents differ by 59% (125.8 vs 79.0). A $75,000 income in Tampa buys about what $70,687 buys in St. Louis, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Tampa | St. Louis | Tampa vs St. Louis |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.9 | 95.1 | +6.1% |
| Goods | 95.5 | 100.0 | -4.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 125.8 | 79.0 | +59.2% |
| Utilities | 88.5 | 69.9 | +26.6% |
| Other services | 97.6 | 98.6 | -1.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 103.3 | 91.0 | +13.4% |
| $50,000 in Tampa equals in St. Louis | $47,125 | ||
| $100,000 in Tampa equals in St. Louis | $94,249 | ||
| $150,000 in Tampa equals in St. Louis | $141,374 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.