salaryTampa is 12% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tampa to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,109
$2,216
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,075
$1,886
💵 Families earn per year
$89,656
$81,400
🔑 Buying a house
$486,700
$420,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
114.2
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,516
$3,264
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$162
👥 People living there
185,604
401,618
Commute to work
26.1 min
24.8 min
College degree
40.8%
45.7%
Own their home
54.1%
50.3%
Below poverty line
15%
15.5%
Unemployment
5.3%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Fort Lauderdale for lower rent, higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Tampa for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fort Lauderdale | Tampa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $75,710 | $59,660 | -21% in Tampa |
| Lawyer | $160,320 | $127,490 | -20% in Tampa |
| Civil Engineer | $83,750 | $100,570 | +20% in Tampa |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,780 | $95,870 | +16% in Tampa |
| HVAC Technician | $58,040 | $50,540 | -13% in Tampa |
| Plumber | $57,760 | $52,000 | -10% in Tampa |
| Customer Service Representative | $39,560 | $42,660 | +8% in Tampa |
| Registered Nurse | $91,380 | $85,470 | -6% in Tampa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Lauderdale or Tampa cheaper to live in?
Tampa is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,216 a month there versus $2,109 in Fort Lauderdale.
What salary do I need in Tampa to match $60,000 in Fort Lauderdale?
About $53,028 a year gives the same standard of living in Tampa.
Where do people earn more, Fort Lauderdale or Tampa?
The typical household earns $89,656 in Fort Lauderdale and $81,400 in Tampa, 10% more in Fort Lauderdale.