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
$1,608
$2,216
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,657
$1,886
💵 Families earn per year
$80,985
$81,400
🔑 Buying a house
$539,500
$420,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.9
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,729
$3,264
⚡ Electric bill per month
$77
$162
👥 People living there
208,007
401,618
Commute to work
19.5 min
24.8 min
College degree
51.5%
45.7%
Own their home
45.8%
50.3%
Below poverty line
13.6%
15.5%
Unemployment
4.2%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Salt Lake City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 3 more.
- Pick Tampa for higher incomes, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Salt Lake City | Tampa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $77,920 | $60,120 | -23% in Tampa |
| Plumber | $64,800 | $52,000 | -20% in Tampa |
| Truck Driver | $62,310 | $50,560 | -19% in Tampa |
| HVAC Technician | $60,790 | $50,540 | -17% in Tampa |
| Market Research Analyst | $64,670 | $75,210 | +16% in Tampa |
| Warehouse Worker | $44,190 | $37,570 | -15% in Tampa |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $32,320 | $37,070 | +15% in Tampa |
| Carpenter | $59,870 | $52,130 | -13% in Tampa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Salt Lake City or Tampa cheaper to live in?
Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City?
About $60,013 a year gives the same standard of living in Tampa.
Where do people earn more, Salt Lake City or Tampa?
The typical household earns $80,985 in Salt Lake City and $81,400 in Tampa, 1% more in Tampa.