salaryTampa is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Urban Honolulu to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,216
$2,226
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,886
$2,132
💵 Families earn per year
$81,400
$93,295
🔑 Buying a house
$420,400
$843,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.9
111.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,264
$2,491
⚡ Electric bill per month
$162
$147
👥 People living there
401,618
345,482
Commute to work
24.8 min
21.9 min
College degree
45.7%
41.5%
Own their home
50.3%
48.9%
Below poverty line
15.5%
11.9%
Unemployment
4.9%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Tampa for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Urban Honolulu for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Tampa | Urban Honolulu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $52,130 | $94,310 | +81% in Urban Honolulu |
| Electrician | $57,450 | $100,270 | +75% in Urban Honolulu |
| Registered Nurse | $85,470 | $139,260 | +63% in Urban Honolulu |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $37,070 | $60,250 | +63% in Urban Honolulu |
| Plumber | $52,000 | $81,120 | +56% in Urban Honolulu |
| Physician Assistant | $127,820 | $170,060 | +33% in Urban Honolulu |
| HVAC Technician | $50,540 | $65,450 | +30% in Urban Honolulu |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,120 | $73,080 | +22% in Urban Honolulu |
Frequently asked questions
Is Tampa or Urban Honolulu cheaper to live in?
Tampa is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,216 a month there versus $2,226 in Urban Honolulu.
What salary do I need in Urban Honolulu to match $60,000 in Tampa?
About $65,989 a year gives the same standard of living in Urban Honolulu.
Where do people earn more, Tampa or Urban Honolulu?
The typical household earns $81,400 in Tampa and $93,295 in Urban Honolulu, 13% more in Urban Honolulu.