salaryKansas City is 9% 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
$1,535
$2,216
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,400
$1,886
💵 Families earn per year
$74,596
$81,400
🔑 Buying a house
$242,900
$420,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.5
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,671
$3,264
⚡ Electric bill per month
$138
$162
👥 People living there
510,612
401,618
Commute to work
21.7 min
24.8 min
College degree
38.4%
45.7%
Own their home
55.4%
50.3%
Below poverty line
14.6%
15.5%
Unemployment
4.4%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Kansas City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Tampa for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Kansas City | Tampa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $76,150 | $52,000 | -32% in Tampa |
| Electrician | $76,860 | $57,450 | -25% in Tampa |
| Police Officer | $62,960 | $75,710 | +20% in Tampa |
| HVAC Technician | $62,680 | $50,540 | -19% in Tampa |
| Truck Driver | $60,170 | $50,560 | -16% in Tampa |
| Carpenter | $61,810 | $52,130 | -16% in Tampa |
| Operations Manager | $90,490 | $103,670 | +15% in Tampa |
| Warehouse Worker | $41,700 | $37,570 | -10% in Tampa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Kansas City or Tampa cheaper to live in?
Kansas City is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,535 a month there versus $2,216 in Tampa.
What salary do I need in Tampa to match $60,000 in Kansas City?
About $65,412 a year gives the same standard of living in Tampa.
Where do people earn more, Kansas City or Tampa?
The typical household earns $74,596 in Kansas City and $81,400 in Tampa, 8% more in Tampa.