City comparison
Chicago vs Tampa Cost of Living
Compare overall indexes, housing costs, and budget targets between Chicago (113.6) and Tampa (109.3).
Chicago Index
113.6
Tampa Index
109.3
Chicago Rent
$2,375
Tampa Rent
$2,350
Chicago Home price
$377,000
Tampa Home price
$422,000
Salary equivalent calculator
Enter your current salary in Chicago to estimate the income needed for a similar lifestyle in Tampa.
Equivalent salary in Tampa
$87,555
Based on the relative overall cost of living between Chicago and Tampa.
Category-by-category differences
Use this table to see which categories make one city more or less expensive than the other.
| Category | Chicago | Tampa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 128 | 127 | -1.0 (-0.8%) |
| Groceries | 106 | 100 | -6.0 (-5.7%) |
| Transportation | 112 | 99 | -13.0 (-11.6%) |
| Healthcare | 104 | 99 | -5.0 (-4.8%) |
| Utilities | 101 | 104 | +3.0 (+3.0%) |
| Miscellaneous | 105 | 100 | -5.0 (-4.8%) |
Budget comparison
Single
$5,130 / $4,930
Chicago / Tampa
Couple
$8,520 / $8,180
Chicago / Tampa
Family
$12,000 / $11,540
Chicago / 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.