salaryRichmond is 3% 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
$1,644
$2,216
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,520
$1,886
💵 Families earn per year
$69,657
$81,400
🔑 Buying a house
$353,000
$420,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,150
$3,264
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$162
👥 People living there
229,359
401,618
Commute to work
21.7 min
24.8 min
College degree
45.6%
45.7%
Own their home
43.5%
50.3%
Below poverty line
18.2%
15.5%
Unemployment
5.7%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Richmond for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Tampa for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Richmond | Tampa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $62,720 | $75,710 | +21% in Tampa |
| Plumber | $61,480 | $52,000 | -15% in Tampa |
| HVAC Technician | $59,130 | $50,540 | -15% in Tampa |
| Truck Driver | $58,190 | $50,560 | -13% in Tampa |
| Nursing Assistant | $42,720 | $37,470 | -12% in Tampa |
| Lawyer | $144,910 | $127,490 | -12% in Tampa |
| Civil Engineer | $91,300 | $100,570 | +10% in Tampa |
| Registered Nurse | $93,580 | $85,470 | -9% in Tampa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Richmond or Tampa cheaper to live in?
Richmond is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,644 a month there versus $2,216 in Tampa.
What salary do I need in Tampa to match $60,000 in Richmond?
About $61,859 a year gives the same standard of living in Tampa.
Where do people earn more, Richmond or Tampa?
The typical household earns $69,657 in Richmond and $81,400 in Tampa, 14% more in Tampa.