salaryTampa is 5% 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
$2,420
$2,216
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,020
$1,886
💵 Families earn per year
$98,192
$81,400
🔑 Buying a house
$584,800
$420,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
106.4
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,428
$3,264
⚡ Electric bill per month
$163
$162
👥 People living there
319,069
401,618
Commute to work
31.3 min
24.8 min
College degree
25.7%
45.7%
Own their home
56.8%
50.3%
Below poverty line
12.2%
15.5%
Unemployment
6.3%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Riverside for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Tampa for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Riverside | Tampa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $98,520 | $60,120 | -39% in Tampa |
| Registered Nurse | $133,940 | $85,470 | -36% in Tampa |
| Carpenter | $70,880 | $52,130 | -26% in Tampa |
| Police Officer | $101,870 | $75,710 | -26% in Tampa |
| Firefighter | $79,160 | $59,660 | -25% in Tampa |
| Nurse Practitioner | $169,920 | $128,120 | -25% in Tampa |
| Physician Assistant | $165,490 | $127,820 | -23% in Tampa |
| HVAC Technician | $64,300 | $50,540 | -21% in Tampa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Riverside or Tampa cheaper to live in?
Tampa is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,216 a month there versus $2,420 in Riverside.
What salary do I need in Tampa to match $60,000 in Riverside?
About $56,870 a year gives the same standard of living in Tampa.
Where do people earn more, Riverside or Tampa?
The typical household earns $98,192 in Riverside and $81,400 in Tampa, 21% more in Riverside.