City comparison
Dallas vs Tampa Cost of Living
Compare overall indexes, housing costs, and budget targets between Dallas (110.6) and Tampa (109.3).
Dallas Index
110.6
Tampa Index
109.3
Dallas Rent
$2,400
Tampa Rent
$2,350
Dallas Home price
$414,000
Tampa Home price
$422,000
Salary equivalent calculator
Enter your current salary in Dallas to estimate the income needed for a similar lifestyle in Tampa.
Equivalent salary in Tampa
$86,966
Based on the relative overall cost of living between Dallas and Tampa.
Category-by-category differences
Use this table to see which categories make one city more or less expensive than the other.
| Category | Dallas | Tampa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 131 | 127 | -4.0 (-3.1%) |
| Groceries | 99 | 100 | +1.0 (+1.0%) |
| Transportation | 103 | 99 | -4.0 (-3.9%) |
| Healthcare | 98 | 99 | +1.0 (+1.0%) |
| Utilities | 97 | 104 | +7.0 (+7.2%) |
| Miscellaneous | 101 | 100 | -1.0 (-1.0%) |
Budget comparison
Single
$4,980 / $4,930
Dallas / Tampa
Couple
$8,270 / $8,180
Dallas / Tampa
Family
$11,650 / $11,540
Dallas / 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.