City comparison
Denver vs Tampa Cost of Living
Compare overall indexes, housing costs, and budget targets between Denver (123.4) and Tampa (109.3).
Denver Index
123.4
Tampa Index
109.3
Denver Rent
$2,900
Tampa Rent
$2,350
Denver Home price
$549,000
Tampa Home price
$422,000
Salary equivalent calculator
Enter your current salary in Denver to estimate the income needed for a similar lifestyle in Tampa.
Equivalent salary in Tampa
$87,688
Based on the relative overall cost of living between Denver and Tampa.
Category-by-category differences
Use this table to see which categories make one city more or less expensive than the other.
| Category | Denver | Tampa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 159 | 127 | -32.0 (-20.1%) |
| Groceries | 108 | 100 | -8.0 (-7.4%) |
| Transportation | 105 | 99 | -6.0 (-5.7%) |
| Healthcare | 102 | 99 | -3.0 (-2.9%) |
| Utilities | 97 | 104 | +7.0 (+7.2%) |
| Miscellaneous | 108 | 100 | -8.0 (-7.4%) |
Budget comparison
Single
$5,610 / $4,930
Denver / Tampa
Couple
$9,310 / $8,180
Denver / Tampa
Family
$13,130 / $11,540
Denver / 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.