Quick answer
Overall prices in the Washington, DC metro were 108.9 vs 100.9 in Tampa, FL in 2024 (US = 100), so Washington is 7.9% more expensive than Tampa; housing rents differ by 20% (151.1 vs 125.8). A $75,000 income in Washington buys about what $69,494 buys in Tampa, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Washington | Tampa | Washington vs Tampa |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 108.9 | 100.9 | +7.9% |
| Goods | 104.8 | 95.5 | +9.8% |
| Housing (rents) | 151.1 | 125.8 | +20.1% |
| Utilities | 106.7 | 88.5 | +20.5% |
| Other services | 102.3 | 97.6 | +4.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 114.8 | 103.3 | +11.1% |
| $50,000 in Washington equals in Tampa | $46,329 | ||
| $100,000 in Washington equals in Tampa | $92,658 | ||
| $150,000 in Washington equals in Tampa | $138,987 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.