salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,955
$2,216
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,897
$1,886
💵 Families earn per year
$78,014
$81,400
🔑 Buying a house
$394,100
$420,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
101.4
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,213
$3,264
⚡ Electric bill per month
$164
$162
👥 People living there
319,758
401,618
Commute to work
26.2 min
24.8 min
College degree
42.5%
45.7%
Own their home
39.5%
50.3%
Below poverty line
14.7%
15.5%
Unemployment
5.2%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Orlando for lower rent, cheaper homes, less poverty.
- Pick Tampa for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Orlando | Tampa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $45,520 | $59,660 | +31% in Tampa |
| Police Officer | $63,010 | $75,710 | +20% in Tampa |
| Electrician | $50,820 | $57,450 | +13% in Tampa |
| Lawyer | $136,970 | $127,490 | -7% in Tampa |
| Plumber | $55,380 | $52,000 | -6% in Tampa |
| Customer Service Representative | $40,530 | $42,660 | +5% in Tampa |
| Carpenter | $49,750 | $52,130 | +5% in Tampa |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,410 | $37,070 | +5% in Tampa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Orlando or Tampa cheaper to live in?
Orlando and Tampa cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Tampa to match $60,000 in Orlando?
About $59,688 a year gives the same standard of living in Tampa.
Where do people earn more, Orlando or Tampa?
The typical household earns $78,014 in Orlando and $81,400 in Tampa, 4% more in Tampa.