City comparison
Austin vs Tampa Cost of Living
Compare overall indexes, housing costs, and budget targets between Austin (116.9) and Tampa (109.3).
Austin Index
116.9
Tampa Index
109.3
Austin Rent
$2,675
Tampa Rent
$2,350
Austin Home price
$484,000
Tampa Home price
$422,000
Salary equivalent calculator
Enter your current salary in Austin to estimate the income needed for a similar lifestyle in Tampa.
Equivalent salary in Tampa
$87,889
Based on the relative overall cost of living between Austin and Tampa.
Category-by-category differences
Use this table to see which categories make one city more or less expensive than the other.
| Category | Austin | Tampa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 146 | 127 | -19.0 (-13.0%) |
| Groceries | 103 | 100 | -3.0 (-2.9%) |
| Transportation | 102 | 99 | -3.0 (-2.9%) |
| Healthcare | 99 | 99 | +0.0 (+0.0%) |
| Utilities | 98 | 104 | +6.0 (+6.1%) |
| Miscellaneous | 104 | 100 | -4.0 (-3.8%) |
Budget comparison
Single
$5,310 / $4,930
Austin / Tampa
Couple
$8,810 / $8,180
Austin / Tampa
Family
$12,430 / $11,540
Austin / 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.