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
$2,152
$2,216
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,950
$1,886
💵 Families earn per year
$94,176
$81,400
🔑 Buying a house
$506,300
$420,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
106.7
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,842
$3,264
⚡ Electric bill per month
$127
$162
👥 People living there
528,706
401,618
Commute to work
25.3 min
24.8 min
College degree
37.1%
45.7%
Own their home
51.7%
50.3%
Below poverty line
13.9%
15.5%
Unemployment
6.6%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Sacramento 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 | Sacramento | Tampa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $171,460 | $85,470 | -50% in Tampa |
| Elementary School Teacher | $103,390 | $60,120 | -42% in Tampa |
| Firefighter | $94,080 | $59,660 | -37% in Tampa |
| Police Officer | $111,460 | $75,710 | -32% in Tampa |
| Carpenter | $74,440 | $52,130 | -30% in Tampa |
| Lawyer | $178,540 | $127,490 | -29% in Tampa |
| Medical Assistant | $61,970 | $44,480 | -28% in Tampa |
| Nurse Practitioner | $172,010 | $128,120 | -26% in Tampa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Sacramento or Tampa cheaper to live in?
Tampa is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,216 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Tampa to match $60,000 in Sacramento?
About $56,749 a year gives the same standard of living in Tampa.
Where do people earn more, Sacramento or Tampa?
The typical household earns $94,176 in Sacramento and $81,400 in Tampa, 16% more in Sacramento.