City comparison
Atlanta vs Tampa Cost of Living
Compare overall indexes, housing costs, and budget targets between Atlanta (110.5) and Tampa (109.3).
Atlanta Index
110.5
Tampa Index
109.3
Atlanta Rent
$2,375
Tampa Rent
$2,350
Atlanta Home price
$410,000
Tampa Home price
$422,000
Salary equivalent calculator
Enter your current salary in Atlanta to estimate the income needed for a similar lifestyle in Tampa.
Equivalent salary in Tampa
$87,044
Based on the relative overall cost of living between Atlanta and Tampa.
Category-by-category differences
Use this table to see which categories make one city more or less expensive than the other.
| Category | Atlanta | Tampa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 129 | 127 | -2.0 (-1.6%) |
| Groceries | 101 | 100 | -1.0 (-1.0%) |
| Transportation | 103 | 99 | -4.0 (-3.9%) |
| Healthcare | 97 | 99 | +2.0 (+2.1%) |
| Utilities | 100 | 104 | +4.0 (+4.0%) |
| Miscellaneous | 102 | 100 | -2.0 (-2.0%) |
Budget comparison
Single
$4,990 / $4,930
Atlanta / Tampa
Couple
$8,280 / $8,180
Atlanta / Tampa
Family
$11,680 / $11,540
Atlanta / Tampa
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Last updated: Q1 2026
Data as of Q1 2026. Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau, HUD Fair Market Rents.
Cost of living indexes use the national average as baseline (100). Data is updated periodically.