| | Tampa, FL | Atlanta, GA | United States |
| Overall | 104.2 | 113.3 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 105.1 | 98.8 | 100 |
| Health | 100.3 | 98.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 105.2 | 114.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $381,000 | $364,300 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,630.0% | 10,360.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 112.1 | 122.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 104.7 | 103.4 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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The people in Tampa are fantastic but the city is a total bore. All events are always in South Tampa and never elsewhere, ie, North Tampa. The north end never More
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Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area. More
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