salaryTampa is 9% 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
$1,944
$2,216
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,883
$1,886
💵 Families earn per year
$92,626
$81,400
🔑 Buying a house
$479,600
$420,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
111.1
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,482
$3,264
⚡ Electric bill per month
$148
$162
👥 People living there
222,758
401,618
Commute to work
28.8 min
24.8 min
College degree
34.5%
45.7%
Own their home
55.8%
50.3%
Below poverty line
12.4%
15.5%
Unemployment
5.6%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Tacoma for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 1 more.
- Pick Tampa for cheaper homes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Tacoma | Tampa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $95,230 | $52,000 | -45% in Tampa |
| Electrician | $101,780 | $57,450 | -44% in Tampa |
| Elementary School Teacher | $102,920 | $60,120 | -42% in Tampa |
| Firefighter | $101,090 | $59,660 | -41% in Tampa |
| HVAC Technician | $80,100 | $50,540 | -37% in Tampa |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $57,280 | $37,070 | -35% in Tampa |
| Police Officer | $115,120 | $75,710 | -34% in Tampa |
| Registered Nurse | $128,260 | $85,470 | -33% in Tampa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Tacoma or Tampa cheaper to live in?
Tampa is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,216 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tampa to match $60,000 in Tacoma?
About $54,470 a year gives the same standard of living in Tampa.
Where do people earn more, Tacoma or Tampa?
The typical household earns $92,626 in Tacoma and $81,400 in Tampa, 14% more in Tacoma.