Tampa, FL Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Tampa, Florida?
$6,090 / month
for a family, 12.8% more expensive than the national average A total of $73,080 for the year for a family.
$4,933 / month
for a single person, 3.5% more expensive than the national average A total of $59,200 for the year for a single person.

Tampa cost of living score
104.2
More expensive
4.2% higher
than the US average
1.1% higher
than the Florida average
Tampa, Florida gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 104.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.2% higher than the U.S. average and 1.1% lower than the average for Florida.

Tampa, FL

Housing costs in Tampa?
A typical home costs $381,000, which is 12.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 5.1% more expensive than the average Florida home, at $362,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Tampa costs $1,780 per month, which is 24.5% more than the national average of $1,430 and 12.4% more than the state average of $1,560.

Can I afford Tampa?
To live comfortably in Tampa, Florida, a minimum annual income of $73,080 for a family, and $59,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Tampa?
Tampa, Florida provides plenty of opportunities to explore alongside an attractive cost-of-living that makes it well worth considering. Homeowners can select among different types of housing ranging from low cost single family homes to high end condominiums - while renters also have access to some great deals today. Additionally, groceries and transportation costs remain quite low when compared with other major US cities - making Tampa a fantastic option if you need the most out of your money.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesTampaFloridaUnited States
  104.2103.1100.0
  105.1102.8100
  100.3102.3100.0
  105.2101.1100.0
  $381,000$362,400$338,100
  96.3101.3100
  112.1112.6100.0
  104.787.6100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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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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Over 2 years ago

I've lived in small towns before and now for the past 25 years in this large metropolis. It's a very nice city. Lots of jobs, shopping restaurants, churches, Busch  More

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This is my favorite city that I have ever lived in. I am reading all of these terrible reviews for Tampa, but then when I read what people are writing, they are actually  More

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